Holiday Shopping Insights

Shoppers are more optimistic, will spend more but look for value this holiday season, writes Peter Watson. The holiday shopping season has started. Here is what to expect. Almost one in five consumers plan to shop in physical stores. Many say this often generates gift ideas. These shoppers spend almost 10 per cent more than […]

Holiday Spending Expected to Decline

Holiday spending will be less this holiday season, writes Peter Watson. There are many significant headwinds that will limit spending this holiday season. Our economic fabric is less solid than it has been in previous years. Many just do not have enough extra money to spend on holiday gifts. Inflation is high and everything seems […]

Canadians Will Spend More This Holiday Season

Holiday spending will increase this holiday season, writes Peter Watson. Holiday spending is forecasted to rise sharply from last year. After the pandemic lockdown, Canadians want to shop, celebrate, and spoil friends and family. This insight is according to Deloitte Canada’s 2021 Holiday Retail Outlook. Holiday spending during 2021 is expected to increase 31 per […]