Report Summary
Discover the latest market trends and uncover sources of future market growth for the Retailing industry in Canada with research from Euromonitor’s team of in-country analysts.
Find hidden opportunities in the most current research data available, understand competitive threats with our detailed market analysis, and plan your corporate strategy with our expert qualitative analysis and growth projections.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Slow pace of economic recovery affects retail spending
While the Canadian economy and consumer confidence improved in 2011, the pace of recovery is slower than anticipated, also affecting pace of recovery in Canadian retail. Still somewhat shaky consumer confidence stands behind cautious spending and the search for promotions and discounts across all retail segments, from grocery products to high-ticket items such as appliances and electronics, with trends reflected in only modest dollar value gains seeing across the Canadian retail.
Polarisation of retail highlighted once again
While polarisation in Canadian retail – growth of discount and high-end retailers at the expense of the mid-range segment – is not an entirely new phenomenon, it has been reinforced during the recession. The trend is highlighted once again in view of the slow recovery, as well as the expansion of discount retailers into Canada, including debates on the effects of the upcoming opening of Target stores in the country. Pricing wars continue in such categories as grocery retail, to the point where boundaries between many discounters and supermarkets have become blurred. Similarly, many non-grocery retailers continue to focus on value to drive customer traffic. On the other side of the spectrum, high-end retailers such as department stores are seeking to regain sales and focus on affluent consumers by improving product selection, service and store design.
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Retailing in Canada
Published: January 2012
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Major points covered in Table of Contents of this report include:
Industry Overview
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
MARKET INDICATORS
MARKET DATA
APPENDIX
DEFINITIONS
Retailing in Canada – Company Profiles
*Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc in Retailing (Canada)
*Amazon.com Inc in Retailing (Canada)
*Avon Canada Inc in Retailing (Canada)
*Best Buy Canada Ltd in Retailing (Canada)
*Canadian Tire Corp in Retailing (Canada)
*Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd in Retailing (Canada)
*Home Depot Canada in Retailing (Canada)
*Hudson’s Bay Co, The in Retailing (Canada)
*Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc in Retailing (Canada)
*Loblaws Cos Ltd in Retailing (Canada)
*Metro Inc in Retailing (Canada)
*Sears Canada Inc in Retailing (Canada)
*Shoppers Drug Mart Inc in Retailing (Canada)
*Sobeys Inc in Retailing (Canada)
*Wal-Mart Canada Inc in Retailing (Canada)
Apparel Specialist Retailers in Canada – Category Analysis
Direct Selling in Canada – Category Analysis
DIY, Home Improvement and Garden Centres in Canada – Category Analysis
Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers in Canada – Category Analysis
Furniture and Furnishings Stores in Canada – Category Analysis
Grocery Retailers in Canada – Category Analysis
Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers in Canada – Category Analysis
Homeshopping in Canada – Category Analysis
Internet Retailing in Canada – Category Analysis
Leisure and Personal Goods Specialist Retailers in Canada – Category Analysis
Mixed Retailers in Canada – Category Analysis
Vending in Canada – Category Analysis
