Holiday Shopping

• Holiday sales are crucial, expert says — how did Saskatoon businesses fare?

  Jason Childs said there are exceptions, but said those two months can often make the difference between profit and loss for many restaurants and retail businesses.

  Economy

  Jan 2
  
• ‘Spend less’: Boxing Day shopping in the Okanagan

  Shoppers searched for the best bargains and popular items but others have decided not to spend quite as much on Boxing Day as in years past.

  Consumer

  Dec 26, 2022
  
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• Last-minute Christmas shopping in the Okanagan

  As we inch closer to Christmas, stores around the Okanagan are seeing their fair share of customers as people get their last-minute shopping done.

  Consumer

  Dec 22, 2022
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• Boxing Day: Stores in Canada rolling out early deals to lure shoppers

  Experts say Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales late last month fell short of expectations, leaving some stores with inventory to clear before the end of the season.

  Consumer

  Dec 22, 2022
• Downtown Lethbridge welcomes ‘lots of new faces’ for last-minute holiday shopping

  The last-minute dash is on for holiday shoppers in Lethbridge. Downtown businesses have been abuzz this year and it's a welcome sight for many businesses.

  Consumer

  Dec 19, 2022
• Edmonton area families take part in private shopping session at Toys R Us

  More than a dozen Starlight Children's Foundation Canada families came out to Toys R Us in south Edmonton Sunday morning to take part in a private shopping session.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2022
• Inflation is impacting holiday shopping this season, Winnipeg businesses say

  For some businesses, like Harrisons Coffee Company, inflation is really impacting how many customers they are seeing come through their doors.

  Economy

  Dec 18, 2022
• Better Business Bureau in B.C. warns of new barcode sticker gift card scam

  The scheme could see the barcode for a $100 liquor store gift card placed on top of a $100 PlayStation Store gift card, for example, the Better Business Bureau said.

  Consumer

  Dec 13, 2022
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• How to not get Scrooged by holiday scammers

  The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre said $21.1 million in losses was reported in 2021 relating to frauds associated to buying or selling goods or services online.

  Tech

  Dec 12, 2022
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• ‘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