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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Consumer Spending Insights
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.
Holiday Trends
Valentine’s Day spending surges in a short, powerful window, Moneris data shows
Moneris data reveals a 48 per cent spike in Valentine’s Day spending during the final week before February 14, driven by florists, restaurants and at‑home celebrations. Explore regional trends and insights for businesses in the full blog.
Holiday Trends
Black Friday spending jumped 25 per cent despite cautious holiday trends, finds Moneris data
Moneris spending data and survey results showed a season defined by caution and contrasts. This year, Canadians approached holiday shopping with restraint.
Consumer Spending Insights
The Index of Consumer Spending falls in the third quarter of 2025 as Canadians tighten their wallets
Exclusive commentary from the Index of Consumer Spending presents how Canadians chose to spend in the third quarter of 2025.
Tourism and Events
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.
Case Studies, Tourism and Events
Case Study: How Downtown Van Turned Data into Direction
Discover how Downtown Van uses consumer spending data to measure event impact, support local businesses, and shape the future of downtown Vancouver.
Consumer Spending Insights
Canadian pride drives an increase in the Index of Consumer Spending during the second quarter of 2025
Exclusive commentary from the Index of Consumer Spending presents how Canadians chose to spend in the second quarter of 2025.
Retail
Consumers Open Wallets, Return to Stores and Start Shopping Again in Spring 2025
Commentary from the Retail Council of Canada presents how consumers opened their wallets and returned to stores in Spring 2025.
Sports
2025 NHL Playoffs: Fans Fueled Spikes in Restaurant Spending Across Canada, with one Spike as High as +125 Per cent Based on Moneris Data
Moneris data reveals how the 2025 NHL Playoffs boosted restaurant sales across Canada, with spending jumping as much as 125% in cities like Winnipeg and Toronto.
Consumer Spending Insights
The Role of Consumer Spending Data in Decision Making During Economic Uncertainty
Learn how card-agnostic data from Moneris supports research and strategy across industries.
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.