Couche-Tard named among Top 100 Retailers of 2023EnsembleIQ’s RIS News unveils the Top 100 Retailers of 2023. Canadians worried that inflation will impact their holiday shopping this year: Numerator surveyWith Canada Day around the corner, over two-thirds (71%) of shoppers plan to buy holiday items like food and gifts on sale this year. Canadian consumers pull back on spending amid high prices, interest rates: Experts Retail sales slipped 0.2% to $66.3 billion in February. Canada's inflation rate falls to 4.3% in March Lowest since August 2021 spurred by reduced food prices. Spending under tension The average Canadian consumer sticks to a $172 weekly budget, how are they spending that? – Numerator survey. Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 4.5% The central bank once again held its key interest rate steady this week and bumped its growth forecast for 2023. New chocolate launches spike this Easter season Mintel reports a 19% increase of new seasonal Easter chocolate products this year, globally. Statistics Canada says retail sales up 1.4 per cent in January Convenience stores and gas stations both reported higher dollar sales. Inflation continues to slow in Canada The price of food rose by double digits compared to last year, but gasoline prices fell nearly 5%. Canadians making fewer trips to the grocery store as inflation pinches: RBC report Grocery prices grew by 11.4% compared to last year. First Previous 9 10 11 12 13 Next Last
