Spending in Alberta surged by 16 percent week-over-week during last year's Black Friday event, according to Moneris data. Calgary retailers report increased competition and more aggressive pricing strategies to attract budget-conscious shoppers.
According to data from Moneris, spending in Alberta increased by 16 per cent week-over-week during last year's Black Friday event. Black Friday sales are in full swing as annual shopping holiday returns, and Calgary retailers are competing harder than ever to coax budget-conscience shoppers into a deal.For big box retailers like Best Buy, they've noticed customers are more concerned with saving than ever, prompting them to bump up the sales.
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