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Businesses anticipate obstacles ahead: Statistics Canada

In the first quarter of 2026, nearly three-quarters (73.1%) of businesses are either very or somewhat optimistic about their outlook over the next 12 months, higher than the proportions of businesses that reported the same in the third (66.7%) and fourth (66.3%) quarters of 2025.

GDP in decline in Q4: Statistics Canada

Real gross domestic product GDP declined 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025, after rising 0.6% in the third quarter.

64% of wealthy Canadians say they’ve switched to cheaper products in the past year: Omnisend

43% say they have substituted name brands with store brands, compared with 38% of all consumers. 

Small business optimism climbs above historical norms for the first time since 2022: CFIB

Confidence levels among almost all provinces hovered just above or around their historical averages, while most sectors saw gains in their 12-month outlook.

Leon’s reports annual sales in 2025 of close to $3.1 billion

Same store sales increased 3%

Sales at restaurants and bars sector decline in December, but annual sales surpass $100 billion in 2025: Statistics Canada

In December 2025, the largest decrease in dollar terms came from lower sales at full-service restaurants (-0.4%), followed by limited-service eating places (-0.3%).

Loblaw retail revenue surpasses $16 billion in 2025

Loblaw continued to invest in its future growth by opening 77 new stores across its banners in 2025.

Home Depot sees fiscal 2025 sales surpassing $164 billion US

Net earnings for fiscal 2025 were $14.2 billion, or $14.23 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $14.8 billion, or $14.91 per diluted share in fiscal 2024.

87% of Canadians feel financially trapped by rising living costs: Harris & Partners

85% report their overall monthly expenses have increased in the past 12 months

Partnerships key to unlocking value in payments space: KPMG International

54% of retailers believe that payment modernization is crucial to the future of their business, including delivering major efficiency and operational gains.
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