North America Market Research

"Canadians remain faithful to traditional drug stores for their drug store needs. However, the convenience of one-stop-shopping at other retailers poses a threat to patronage. Positively, Canadians still see drug stores as differentiated in their expertise. Having said this, diversification of ...

"Online sales are growing, with positive sales expected through 2021. Nearly all consumers have some form of internet access in their household, so new users will likely come from convincing shoppers to do more of their shopping online. Many consumers are already doing some online shopping, but ...

"Warehouse clubs have been successful of convincing a large amount of people to pay an annual fee to shop at their stores. Sales continue to increase YOY (year-over-year) and the forecast ahead looks bright. These consumer advocates find that, based on their shopping habits and needs, the value ...

"Prioritizing comfort over style, Canadian women enjoy the clothes shopping process and are highly engaged. However, a conservative mindset towards discretionary spending means that consumers lean more towards retailers that are perceived to offer the best value. The tendency remains skewed ...

The effects of an aging population focused on health management are positive for the drug channel, which is projected to continue on its path of upward sales growth over the next five years.

This report examines the following:

• Many drug store trips occur outside the channel
• Most consumers have issues ...

"Participation in retailer loyalty programs is high, but inconsistent across channels, with consumers engaging the most at retailers where they can fulfill more shopping needs, such as drug stores and supermarkets. Conversely, specialty retailers’ programs have the lowest levels of engagement and, ...

"The mattress category has undergone significant change in recent years due to new product segmentation, changing consumer needs, and e-commerce sales. Mattress purchasers are primarily quality driven, especially as sleep becomes a health priority. Brick-and-mortar retailers benefit from the ...

"Consumers remain cautious when it comes to spending their discretionary income, and for most, handbags and accessories aren’t at the top of the priority list. In fact, consumers are buying fewer accessory items and/or shifting toward more affordable options instead of designer labels. Young, ...

"The children’s footwear market is driven largely by replacement purchasing, yet a stable economy could result in more discretionary purchases. It may impact how often parents purchase children’s shoes, when they do so, how many pairs they buy, and if they are willing to spend more for special ...