An early blast of snow can throw off even the most prepared among us. When November decides to bring out its heavy white artillery sooner than expected, consumer routines shift almost instantly. Slippery sidewalks, reduced visibility, and biting cold remind everyone that winter doesn’t wait. Retailers often have only a few days to adapt, because…
The air turns crisp, the leaves are falling, and November’s first real chill slowly settles in. We shift from a gentle autumn to that moment when gloves come out, insulation gets checked, and businesses prepare for customers who are a little colder and in a hurry. It’s a time when the overall feeling changes—customers seek…
Halloween has become much more than just an evening of candy and costumes. In Canada, this holiday now generates billions of dollars in revenue and completely transforms consumer buying behavior throughout the month of October. For retailers, understanding these new trends represents a golden opportunity to boost their sales. The last-minute shopping rush Contrary to…
The cold sets in, habits change Quebec’s autumn means layered jackets, spiced lattes, and lineups in cafés where no one wants to dig out their wallet. And for good reason: when it’s barely 3 degrees, pulling off your gloves to punch in a PIN isn’t exactly appealing. The result? Contactless payment quickly becomes the go-to…
