Shopping Habits
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Couche-Tard credits inflation for boost in sales of its private label brandThe Quebec-based company is seeing strong double-digit sales growth of its house brand as people look for value, especially in categories such as confection and salty snack food.EconomyAug 31, 2022
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Canadians plan to shop in-person, spend more during holidays: surveyA Retail Council of Canada survey says shoppers are planning to spend more this holiday season and in-person despite COVID-19 forcing many transactions online.ConsumerOct 21, 2021
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What’s ‘revenge spending’? Why some Canadians are shopping with a vengeanceAs government restrictions begin to lift in some provinces, Canadians might turn to revenge spending to make up for the lost time. A financial expert weighs in on how we can save.LifestyleMar 13, 2021
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Statistics Canada report shows grocery habits have changed: Here’s how Regina residents compareWhile a recent report shows a dramatic change in grocery habits for March 2020, some Regina residents feel they haven't strayed very far from their routines.CanadaMay 11, 2020
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New technology speeds up shopping, signals battle between world’s biggest companiesWalmart now uses Scan & Go technology in four Walmart stores in the Edmonton area and two in Calgary. One retail expert said competition is at the heart of the technology, which will no doubt affect jobs.ConsumerNov 13, 2017
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Gum-chewers make more careful shoppers and stores should hand it out for free: studyBut that doesn't mean they spend more money.ConsumerMar 20, 2017
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More students back-to-school shopping online as retailers embrace mobileStudents are flocking online for their back-to-school buys - and they're starting early.CanadaAug 25, 2015
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