Shopping Habits

• Couche-Tard credits inflation for boost in sales of its private label brand

  The 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.

  Economy

  Aug 31, 2022
  
• Canadians plan to shop in-person, spend more during holidays: survey

  A 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.

  Consumer

  Oct 21, 2021
  
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• What’s ‘revenge spending’? Why some Canadians are shopping with a vengeance

  As 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.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 13, 2021
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• Statistics Canada report shows grocery habits have changed: Here’s how Regina residents compare

  While 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.

  Canada

  May 11, 2020
• New technology speeds up shopping, signals battle between world’s biggest companies

  Walmart 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.

  Consumer

  Nov 13, 2017
• Gum-chewers make more careful shoppers and stores should hand it out for free: study

  But that doesn't mean they spend more money.

  Consumer

  Mar 20, 2017
• More students back-to-school shopping online as retailers embrace mobile

  Students are flocking online for their back-to-school buys - and they're starting early.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2015