Insights alert: Canadian consumer spending—Q1 2026
In our latest podcast episode, Sean McCormick breaks down current consumer spend trends, regional performance differences, and the economic pressures shaping purchasing decisions.
Al visits The Grist Craft Kitchen & Brewery in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Owners Rob and Danielle put everything on the line including their home and savings to follow Rob’s dream of opening a restaurant and brewery in their hometown. After 3 long years of construction delays, and with a pandemic still wreaking havoc on the food service industry, The Grist finally opened their doors this past June. How did they do? Listen now to find out.
You can find out even more about The Grist at http://www.thegrist.ca.
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Al Grego is the producer and host of the multi-award-winning Yes, We Are Open and Just Good Business podcasts for Moneris. His interests outside of work include podcasting, blogging, and music.
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