Retail sales rose 1.1% in April to $65.9 billion: StatsCan Gains at general merchandise retailers and food and beverage stores led the way. C-store IQ National Shopper Study 2023Understanding customers to achieve business success in a post-pandemic world. Canada Bread fined $50M for bread price fixing Decision by Competition Bureau comes as record food prices fuel consumer discontent with Canada's food industry. 'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending is strong: Report The Colliers 2023 Retail Outlook said consumers are still spending; retail sales have cooled slightly. Sweet, savoury and scoop worthy Global flavours are driving North American ice cream sales. The froyo market is heating up Companies are betting big on the growing frozen desserts market. Most Canadians plan to shop local this Canada Day: Survey New RCC survey looks at Canadian shopping intentions for the Nation’s birthday. Sweet talkin’ Plant-based candy may be just a small portion of the confectionary market, but it’s poised to take a much bigger bite of future c-store sales. Company support for social issues attracts customers New research shows that younger generations are more likely to buy from supportive brands. Food inflation may be easing but prices won't return to pre pandemic levels, RBC says Food prices have climbed by double digits over the past two years. First Previous 28 29 30 31 32 Next Last