Holiday Sales

• Google parent Alphabet’s holiday ad sales disappoint, shares drop

  Alphabet has faced tough competition for ad budgets from other online platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Amazon.com, alongside mixed economic signals in the U.S.

  Consumer

  Jan 30
  
• ‘Make a list and stick to it’: Navigating the mall as inflation strikes the holidays

  Higher regular prices, smaller percentages off and fewer items on sale are just some of the trends consumers say they've noticed in recent weeks at stores in Canada.

  Money

  Dec 1, 2022
  
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• Inflation, interest rates push small businesses to hike prices as holiday season hits

  Canada's small businesses are feeling the pressure to raise prices as inflation and higher interest rates affect their bottom lines heading into the holidays.

  Money

  Nov 16, 2022
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• Peterborough DBIA launches Holiday Shopping Passport program, storefront decorating contest

  The Peterborough DBIA says last year shoppers stamped more than $2.6-million worth of passports, adding 'for every $100 that you spend locally, up to $48 stays in our community.'

  Consumer

  Nov 14, 2022
• Okanagan retailers roll back prices for Boxing Day amid pandemic

  “The problem with online is you don’t get any advice.”

  Dec 26, 2020
• Edmonton businesses ditch deep discounts in favour of helping others

  Two Edmonton businesses decided against hosting holiday sales, instead starting campaigns to help out local charities.

  Economy

  Dec 10, 2018
• Retail sales up for 5th month in Alberta with increases at gas stations, auto, tire shops

  The most recent numbers from Statistics Canada show retail sales increased 1.1 per cent in Alberta, largely buoyed by higher sales at the pump, as well as increased sales at automotive parts, accessories and tire stores.

  Consumer

  Feb 22, 2017