Canadian retail sales rebound in May
In Alberta, sales rose by 15.8 per cent in May to $5.7 billion but they were still down 15.9 per cent from a year ago
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Alberta retail sales positive in December hitting $6.7 billion
The retail growth in December was driven by higher sales at building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers, says Statistics Canada
Calgary retail sector sees decline in vacancy rate
Calgary retail market experienced 422,150 square feet of positive absorption in the second half, largely due to strong leasing activity in new developments
Poll shows Albertans overspent for Christmas shopping
35 per cent of Albertans said they overspent on average $384 from their budgets this past Christmas but overspending was less than Canadian average
Alberta’s retail slump hits vehicle sales and parts dealers
The decline in November in the province was primarily driven by lower sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, says Statistics Canada
Chinook, Market among top malls in Retail Council ranking
Even with Calgary’s challenging economy, both CF Chinook Centre and CF Market Mall experienced productivity gains in 2019
Digital channels a key for Canadian shoppers
Canadian consumers visit three digital channels on average before buying. 61 per cent conducted at least one online shopping activity prior to purchasing
Social media emerging as top online shopping tool
Canadian social media users spend an average of $924 per year buying clothes, electronics and toys on social platforms
‘Showrooming’ putting big dent in small retailers: CFIB
Deal-hungry consumers visit a small business to check out a product and then buy it from a big box store or online
More Canadians shopping online for holiday gifts
Time saving, better selection, and the ability to shop in peace without interaction with others were identified as the top three reasons
