{"id":1572,"date":"2017-06-05T12:47:59","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T16:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acaweb.ca\/en\/?p=1572"},"modified":"2017-11-03T08:43:39","modified_gmt":"2017-11-03T12:43:39","slug":"these-3-trends-are-shaping-retail-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acaweb.ca\/en\/2017\/these-3-trends-are-shaping-retail-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"These 3 Trends Are Shaping Retail In Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Matthew Chung<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite a steady stream of news about how digital is disrupting retail, new opportunities are opening up for bricks and mortar players, according to recent research from Corus.<\/p>\n

At a recent ACA Webinar<\/a>, Shauna Houlton, Consumer Insights Director, Corus, examined the three factors that are putting pressure on retail in Canada and looked to the opportunities in the space. The following are just some of the highlights from their study of 1,000 respondents ages 18-54 in English Canada, which she presented during an hour-long session.<\/p>\n

The three factors putting pressure on retail:
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  1. New shopping patterns<\/strong><\/li>\n

    Online shopping is gaining momentum, Houlton said. Half of survey respondents said they are shopping online more than they were last year and there is a consumer trend toward value.<\/p>\n

    \u201cConsumer preference, for the most part, is to purchase in-store,\u201d Houlton said. \u201cSo, why are we seeing this increase in online shopping?
    \n\u201cBecause\u2026 in Canada, we have taught and reinforced a procurement mindset in consumers. This becomes a challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Other key insights about shopping patterns Corus highlighted:<\/p>\n