Christmas Shopping

• Costco trimming its Christmas offerings as consumers pull back on spending

  Costco says it has been adapting to changing consumer habits and priorities, which includes a 'thinned down' Christmas display in stores and larger displays for other items.

  Consumer

  Sep 29, 2025
  
• Calgary business out nearly $5,000 after alleged refund fraud

  Small businesses rely on credit card purchases, but one company is taking a hard hit following an alleged fraud and says it’s getting little support from its service providers.

  Money

  Dec 27, 2024
  
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• Highway 401 reopened after ‘significant’ Boxing Day congestion

  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shut down a portion of Highway 401 Thursday to ensure “the safety of all” given the “significant congestion” Boxing Day drivers were causing.

  Traffic

  Dec 26, 2024
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• Last minute holiday shopping push in Regina

  With only a few days before Santa Claus comes to town, many shopping centres in Regina were busy Sunday as hopeful gift-givers picked up last-minute items. 

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2024
• Edmontonians rush to malls on final weekend before Christmas

  On the last weekend before Christmas, Edmonton shoppers were eager to cross those final gift items off their list, and the GST holiday didn't hurt.

  Consumer

  Dec 22, 2024
• Saskatchewan holiday shoppers seek deals, buy local

  Between the cost of gifts, food, travel and entertainment, the holiday season can be pricey and customers say they're doing whatever they can to get by. 

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2024
• Canadian holiday spending expected to rebound this year

  Data from Deloitte Canada indicates that holiday spending is expected to increase by 10 per cent from last year, with the average shopper spending around $1,400.

  Money

  Oct 17, 2024
• Ontario families of critically-ill children get Christmas shopping spree

  Caring for children with critically sick children can be tough on many families, but over the weekend, 47 local families got an extra special Christmas experience.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2023
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• Kingston, Ont., shoppers getting set for holidays

  With Christmas about a week away, many Kingstonians were on the hunt for that perfect gift Saturday, making the local mall a crowded scene.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2023
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• Inflation has Edmonton holiday shoppers getting creative

  Holiday shopping can be a stressful time and this year it's paired with inflation. People are getting creative on how to save and also how to find or make that perfect gift.

  Money

  Dec 7, 2023