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.
Read MoreIn our latest podcast episode, Sean McCormick breaks down current consumer spend trends, regional performance differences, and the economic pressures shaping purchasing decisions.
Read MorePodcast, Just Good Business, Shop Talk Podcast
Al welcomes Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at the Bank of Montreal, to the podcast to discuss Canada’s current economic landscape.
Product Education, Contactless Payment
Discover how a debit card machine can boost sales, improve cash flow, and enhance customer satisfaction. Learn more with Moneris!
Podcast, Shop Talk Podcast, Just Good Business
The beginning of summer can be an expensive time of year. Folks prepping their outdoor areas for entertaining, landscaping, buying that new BBQ or shed. These are all big purchases.
Insights & Trends
If you’re a merchant who is heavily dependent on tourism and foreign spending, here are some positive trends we’re seeing across different industries.
Podcast, Yes We Are Open Podcast
In the season finale of ‘Yes, We Are Open’ Al visits Parry Sound Friendship Centre in Parry Sound, Ontario.
Data Services, Insights & Trends
One year after the COVID pandemic began, total spending volumes began to recover beyond pre-pandemic levels, alongside key industries including restaurants, retail, and travel.
Case Studies, Retail
Nestled in the popular tourist spot of Amherst, Nova Scotia is the Copper Tree Boutique, a heritage building with treasure finds for all customers.
Podcast, Yes We Are Open Podcast
Al’s final stop on his trip to BC is to South Burnaby and Studio Brewing where he speaks with Kathryn McKinney, General Manager at Studio Brewing.
Data Services, Insights & Trends
Mountain destinations in Canada have seen some strong recovery post COVID. With things slowly getting back to normal or adapting to the ‘new normal,’ travel is picking up pace.