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.
Kicking Off The Holiday Shopping Season
The leaves are turning, the air is getting cooler, pumpkin spice is flowing and Christmas music is playing everywhere! These are all signs that holiday shopping season is fast approaching.
Are you ready? Is your business ready? In this month’s edition of Shop Talk, we’ll help you get ready.
Al speaks with Patrick Wiltshire, Director of Core Payments at Moneris about the release of our newest POS terminals Moneris Go and Moneris Go Plus just in time for those holiday sales.
Also in this episode:
• Dave Daga, Director, Creative Services at Moneris co-hosts.
• Sean McCormick, Director, Business Development, at Spendscape gives us the latest data on chargebacks heading into the busiest shopping season.
• Angel Zou, Product Specialist at Moneris, talks about gift cards and how they can help your business this holiday season.
• Ella Urquhart, Events Manager at Moneris gives a rundown of November’s events calendar.
Listen to the episode to hear what they have to say.
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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.
In our latest podcast episode, Sean McCormick breaks down current consumer spend trends, regional performance differences, and the economic pressures shaping purchasing decisions.
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