Holiday Spending

• Canadian parents having ‘sleepless nights’ amid rising cost of living: poll

  With 2023 ending, a new poll suggests Canadian parents are increasingly anxious about what lies ahead, as life becomes less affordable.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2023
  
• New BMO report sheds light on spending plans for Canadians heading into 2024

  A BMO report found nearly a third of Canadians surveyed said they plan to cut back on spending in 2024 and 42 per cent are changing their New Year's resolutions.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023
  
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• Frugal feast: How Canadians can cut costs on holiday dinners this year

  Saying goodbye to the coveted turkey dinner may be hard, but experts say a frugal feast is quite possible with some easy substitutions.

  Money

  Nov 30, 2023
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, Nov. 30

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, Nov. 30.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
• Black Friday shoppers exercising caution for holiday spending season

  Consumers are being inundated with Black Friday deals. But with inflation and a high cost of living, are shoppers willing to spend as much this year?

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
• Canadian Tire to lay off 3% of staff as consumer spending cools

  Canadian Tire says it's 'accelerating efficiency initiatives' in the 'challenging economic environment,' which will see the company lay off three per cent of its workforce.

  Money

  Nov 9, 2023
• Canadians cutting back on holiday gifts, travel amid inflation concerns: poll

  Nearly 80 per cent of Canadians said in an Ipsos poll Wednesday that inflation and rising interest rates have had a 'significant' impact on their holiday budget.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2023
• Apple stock tumbles after weak holiday quarter warning

  Apple's fell on Friday after a forecast that indicated growth will stay subdued for the holiday season, a period that usually drives its strongest sales.

  Money

  Nov 3, 2023
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• Hasbro, Mattel shares slump after holiday toy sales warning

  Toymaker Hasbro disappointed investors with its results on Thursday, joining Barbie-maker Mattel in warning of a weak holiday season.

  Consumer

  Oct 26, 2023
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• Feeling ‘gouged’ by retailers, consumers shrink holiday spending plans: survey

  Canadians are planning to spend less this holiday thanks to lasting impacts from inflation and a growing mistrust of retailers after years of rising prices, Deloitte Canada says.

  Money

  Oct 17, 2023