Canadian retail shows resilience in Spring 2026 despite a divided economy
Retail Council of Canada survey commentary highlights Spring 2026 retail trends and evolving consumer behaviour.
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Data Services, Consumer Spending Insights
The Index of Consumer Spending fluctuates as uncertainty drains confidence in the first quarter of 2025
Exclusive commentary from the Index of Consumer Spending presents how Canadians chose to spend in the first quarter of 2025.
Retail
Retail’s Strong 2025 Start Hits a Freeze (Both in Weather and Sales) in February
Commentary from the Retail Council of Canada presents how retailers started strong with sales in January but noted a freeze in February 2025.
Sports
Consumer Spending Triples Near Arenas During NHL Playoffs, Suggests Moneris Data
Discover how Canadian hockey fever fuels local economies during the NHL playoffs. Moneris data reveals triple-digit spending surges near arenas, with fans supporting both their teams and local businesses.
Data Services, Consumer Spending Insights
The Index of Consumer Spending notes small improvement in the final quarter of 2024
Exclusive commentary from the Index of Consumer Spending presents how Canadians chose to spend leading up to and during the holiday season as interest rates changed in the final quarter of 2024. Read on to find out more.
Sports
Start Your Engines: Foreign Spend in Restaurants Goes Up By 45% for the Big Race in Montreal; Suggest Moneris Data
Moneris Data Services took a deep dive into consumer spending data during the Big Race, unlocking key insights into the event's economic impact.
Sports
Slapshots and Spending Sprees: How the NHL Playoffs Put Canadian Cities on a Power Play
Moneris’ Data Services team has put together data to understand the impact of the NHL Playoffs on reputed arenas, bars, restaurants, local pubs and more in different cities across Canada.
Consumer Spending Insights
ICS follows similar seasonal trends in Q1 2024 but averages higher year-over-year
A weakening labour market is expected to apply downward pressure on consumer spending
Retail
RCC Insights- Merchants Reported a Solid December, a Weak January, and an Improving February
The following commentary is an excerpt of the report covering the period of December 2023-February 2024.
Retail
RCC Insights- Merchants Reported a Solid December, a Weak January, and an Improving February
The following commentary is an excerpt of the report covering the period of December 2023-February 2024.
Insights & Trends
Starry-Eyed Spending: The 2024 Total Eclipse doubles consumer spending in Niagara Falls and Hamilton
Moneris breaks down the numbers to understand the economic impact of the Total Solar Eclipse in Niagara and Hamilton in Canada.