CALGARY – A new international survey conducted by digital coupon site RetailMeNot.ca, in conjunction with Ipsos, says 59 per cent of Canadians intend to spend the same amount or more this year on Christmas shopping compared with last year.
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Blackfalds residents could be dining on Boston Brutes and Boston Royals before Christmas.
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CALGARY — Alberta led the country with the strongest retail sales growth during the fourth quarter of 2012, leading up to Christmas.
Moneris Solutions Corporation, Canada’s largest debit and credit card processor, reported Monday that Alberta’s growth in spending was 6.45 per cent compared with last year, followed closely by Newfoundland, at 6.42 per cent. Saskatchewan, Quebec and Ontario experienced moderate growth, with increases in spending of 4.35 per cent, 3.2 per cent and 2.66 per cent, respectively. Prince Edward Island showed the slowest growth in the country, ending the quarter with a 1.01 per cent increase in spending.
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When I first began investing in real estate, I was amazed at the economic research that some investors would provide in order to justify their purchases. I had previously been trained in the securities field and the overlap between the economics of equities and real estate fascinated me. I then noticed that equities had substantial media coverage but real estate in my local region was not compiled in one central location. It was not easy for the average person to access in a time efficient manner.
Later, I discovered that I did not have to go off to another nation to find a world class real estate investment. It has always been right underneath my nose. The main reason why I compile these articles is because no one ever did it for me and it is my way of paying it forward. If you are going to invest in anything over the next few weeks, spend time with family and friends and you will be better off as a result!! There will be plenty of time in the new year to pursue your next investment.
Merry Christmas
CALGARY — Many Albertans who have started their holiday shopping say they have made some unplanned purchases for themselves along the way.
A CIBC poll, conducted by Harris/Decima, which was released Thursday, said that 58 per cent of people in the province, who have started their holiday shopping, have spontaneously bought something for themselves as well — an average of $117.
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CALGARY — Albertans will lead the charge for retail sales growth this year during the Christmas period, according to a report released Monday by Colliers International.
The 2012 Fall Retail Forecast said Canadian retailers should expect their cash registers to work overtime to the tune of $34 billion in holiday sales, excluding automotive and gas. This represents an increase of 4.6 per cent in December sales volume of traditional shopping centre retail categories, relative to the $32.7 billion in holiday sales in 2011.
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CALGARY — Consumers in Alberta intend to increase spending this year during the Christmas period, says the latest RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook.
The report, released Thursday, said 87 per cent of Albertans will be giving gifts to others, up five per cent from last year.
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CALGARY— Consumers in Alberta and the Prairies will lead the country this year in holiday retail sales growth, according to Ernst & Young.
In a report released Tuesday, it said holiday sales are expected to rise by 3.5 per cent across the country as consumer confidence improves.
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