Interprovincial travel spending up 5 per cent as Canadians rethink U.S. trips, shows Moneris data
More Canadians are choosing trips within Canada. A Moneris-commissioned Angus Reid survey shows a shift away from U.S. travel plans.
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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.
Tourism and Events
The Calgary Stampede 2024: International Tourist Bonanza sparks 200% Increase in Restaurant spending, Moneris Data Suggests
A closer look at the economic impact of the Calgary Stampede, including a 200% increase in restaurant spending, collected and analyzed by Moneris data experts.
Consumer Spending Insights
The Index of Consumer Spending surges in the second quarter of 2024
ICS surged in the second quarter on the back of a long-awaited interest rate cut and strong population and employment growth.
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.
Consumer Spending Insights
RCC Insights- Consumers have pulled back into what one retailer has described publicly as a "discretionary recession"
The following commentary is an excerpt of the report covering the period of December 2023-February 2024.
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