The Index of Consumer Spending slips further in the fourth quarter of 2025 stabilized by holiday activity
Exclusive commentary from the Index of Consumer Spending presents how Canadians chose to spend in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Read MoreExclusive commentary from the Index of Consumer Spending presents how Canadians chose to spend in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Read MoreAs retailers turn their minds to 2024, almost all retailers were flat-to-up in terms of Year-Over-Year sales, encouraged by the estimated $ 30 billion in spending by the 1.5 million new Canadians as they get settled across Canada.
As part of our latest partnership with the Conference Board of Canada we are pleased to present the following authoritative insights from their Index of Consumer Spending (ICS) which has been Powered by MonerisĀ® Data Services.
From bowling alleys to movie theatres, many businesses that help us have fun saw a big boost in sales.
From contactless payments to emerging categories, businesses and consumers alike were able to adapt to our new normal in some surprising ways.
Preparing for the cold winter months has been a major theme for fall spending in 2020. From upgrading home furnishings to preparing for winter recreation, Canadians are planning ahead for a winter that will likely bring a lot of time at home.
With the weather heating up and people staying home, Canadians got creative with where their money was going over the summer.