Inflation, longer sales season to weigh on shopping habits this Black Friday
BNN Bloomberg
As scores of shoppers pack local malls to hunt for Black Friday deals, Dianne Debarros will be on the lookout for discounted toys and laptops her kids will soon need for school.
The Sarnia, Ont., woman has already started her Christmas shopping but wants to supplement her purchases on a trip to Real Canadian Superstore, where the chain is doling out loyalty program points in exchange for $100 in purchases in some of its departments.
"I feel like the last couple of years, the sales and the prices weren't very good, but this year the prices seem to be reasonable and the incentives are there," Debarros said. She and her partner, Tom, run a deal-hunting social media account on Instagram and TikTok.
The annual wave of discounts, door crashers and sales timed to the holiday season will be especially welcomed by Canadians who are feeling stressed about money this year.
