Shopping

• Montreal Ikea workers launch strike against Swedish retailer’s major store

  Ikea offered its members a five per cent wage increase over the next four years. The union rejected it because that won't even cover inflation during the contract period.

  Canada

  May 3
  
• Alberta family designs app to help Canadians buy Canadian

  Self-taught app designers Ryan and Cathy Checora released their AI-powered app O SCANada Feb. 3 to help shoppers identify products that are, or are not, Canadian-made.

  Canada

  Feb 9
  
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• Boxing day deals remain appealing for Edmonton shoppers

  As Boxing Day has morphed into a week of deals, stores are seeing shorter lines on Dec. 26. However, plenty of shoppers are still searching for discounts a day after Christmas.

  Consumer

  Dec 27, 2024
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• Manitobans shopping in the U.S.: Experts say it’s not as good a deal as before

  Southern Manitobans have a history of travelling to the U.S. for shopping trips. But now, inflation and the exchange rate prompt a question: Is it worth the trip?

  Economy

  Jun 25, 2024
• Harry Rosen to spend $50 million on overhaul, including to relocate flagship Toronto store

  Luxury menswear retailer Harry Rosen says it will invest $50 million over the next five years to relocate its flagship store and transform several others.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2024
• Inflation, high cost of living impacting the way many spend on Boxing Day in Kelowna, B.C.

  With the high cost of living, inflation holding steady at 3.1 per cent in November in Canada, many shoppers say they have to stick to a strict budget.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
• Returning a gift during the holidays? What to know before you do

  Savvy consumers should keep in mind return policies for their purchases, retail analysts say. In some cases, a return could even cost you.

  Canada

  Dec 25, 2023
• Skincare is topping holiday wish lists for tweens and teens

  'I'm not talking drugstore stuff,' one parent explains of kids sudden interest in high-end skin care products. 'I'm talking expensive fancy cosmetics.'

  Consumer

  Dec 18, 2023
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• Winnipeg holiday shoppers embrace creativity amid budget challenges

  Economists say the vast majority of Canadians will be looking for sales -- or comparing prices to get more out of their holiday budget.

  Consumer

  Dec 17, 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