Canadians plan to spend more on holiday shopping and visit more brick-and-mortar stores compared to last year, a new Retail Council of Canada survey has found.
SASKATOON -- When it comes to holiday shopping, a new survey suggests Canadians are expected to go return to pre-pandemic levels.
In 2020, Canadians planned to spend $693; but in 2021, they plan to spend $792, according to the survey. “Canadians are ready to put the disruption of COVID behind them and are looking forward to returning to brick-and-mortar stores," Diane J. Brisebois, RCC president and CEO, said in aShe explained that the blend of in-person and online shopping will continue to rise, with people taking advantage of curbside pickup and delivery.
The fourth annual survey from RCC involved 2,500 Canadians responding to a 155-page questionnaire from market research company Leger, which asked them how the pandemic has affected their financial wellbeing.
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