Insights and Trends

When the province entered Phase 1 of its reopening plan on June 11, 2021, Ontarians spent the weekend dining at patios, attending outdoor fitness classes, shopping at non-essential retailers, and making trips to wine country and cottage country.

From contactless payments to emerging categories, businesses and consumers alike were able to adapt to our new normal in some surprising ways.

If you’re currently selling a product or service online that might appeal to shoppers outside of Canada, it’s time to start thinking about scaling your business globally.

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.

We’ve put together an infographic to highlight why there’s no time like the present to offer gift cards to your customers.

Many Canadians are looking for ways to reduce physical interactions and touching shared surfaces like payment terminals.