Toy stores struggle as bargain-hunting is the name of the game this holiday season – Winnipeg Free Press
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Shoppers’ dedication to seeking the lowest price is not new, but it is being exacerbated by high interest rates and inflation
Some toy retailers in Canada fear this holiday season will be difficult as shoppers adopt more budget-conscious behaviours.
The combined pressures of inflation and higher interest rates are weighing on shoppers' willingness to spend and retailers' profits. Read on
Santa is hearing Christmas wishes from children at malls adorned in holiday regalia, stores are teeming with eggnog and gingerbread treats and a barrage of marketing campaigns are promising the perfect gift is just one credit card swipe away.