Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demo...
Market research on consumer products, commercial industries, demographics trends and consumer lifestyles in Canada. Includes comprehensive data and analysis, tables and charts, with five-year forecasts.
Connected watches sustained their growth trajectory in 2023, boosting the performance of the entire category, which otherwise saw modest current value growth and volume decline. Smart wearables performed well thanks to their advanced features and…
In 2023, writing instruments, including subcategories such as pens and pencils, registered stable current value growth thanks to high inflation and as consumers returned to pre-pandemic habits and norms. The back-to-school season was a key sales…
Cannabis sales growth is being driven by adult-use cannabis, with a growing user base linked to the illicit market, growing social acceptance and fair pricing. Heightened consumer stress as a result for inflation is also encouraging growing use,…
In 2022, packaging in Canada was consumer-centric, with their lifestyles and demands shaping the packaging industry. Sustainability was the key concern driving packaging innovation in Canada in 2022. The Canadian government released its Single-Use…
The federal beverage alcohol duty was set to increase by 6.3% on March 2023, which would have forced some bars and restaurants out of business. However, the federal government decided to cap the increase at 2% on April 2023, which will stay in place…
The travel and tourism industry has shown a strong recovery across 2021 and 2022 and in 2023, it was very close to reaching pre-pandemic value sales levels. As such, consumer food service through travel was the best-performing non-stand-alone…
The foodservice industry continued to show strong sales growth in 2023. However, much of this growth was driven by inflation, with operators, labour, rent and food costs having significantly increased. As such, the main driver of value sales in 2023…
With full-service restaurant being a competitive landscape, remaining top of mind among customers is increasingly important. In addition to traditional communication channels, marketing approaches include connecting to consumers through chatbots on…
Rising operating expenses, such as wages, energy, delivery, insurance and rent, partnered with lower consumer demand to reduce restaurants' profitability in 2023. In addition, restaurants have increased levels of debt to continue operating, which,…
Self-serve services are gaining popularity, appreciated for offering a more convenient and efficient way to order food. Consumers can customise their orders at their own pace and pay for their meals without interacting with staff. This gives…