Canada

Sleep aids is projected to post fast retail volume growth over 2023. The category saw spikes in demand in 2020 and 2021 as the stress and anxiety of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic increased the incidence of sleep disorders or complaints. While…

Benefiting most from lifted COVID-19 restrictions in 2023 are hotels based in leisure-focused destinations and resort areas. Pent-up demand for leisure travel is driving recovery in lodging, with hotels in resorts providing outdoor activities doing…

Wearable electronics experienced modest growth in retail volume terms in 2023. Demand continued to be impacted by a high rate of inflation, at least during the first half of the year, which led to more guarded discretionary spending. Continuing the…

Retail volume sales of consumer electronics registered a modest decline in 2023, although this represented a considerable improvement over the previous year, when global uncertainty linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led unit prices to increase…

Home care saw stable growth in current value terms in 2022 as the country moved towards a period of normalisation. However, most of the growth stemmed from inflation driven price increases rather than volume growth. Canada is a mature market for home…

Sales of bleach declined in 2022 in current value and retail volume terms. Demand for bleach had rocketed at the onset of the pandemic with it being seen as the most effective solution for curbing the spread of COVID-19. However, as COVID-19 fears…

Oral care experienced healthy gains in 2022 driven by enhanced consumer awareness of hygiene as well as several oral care categories such as toothbrushes and toothpaste serving as household staples which supports spending levels despite the…

Fragrances had a strong year in 2022, experiencing growth across all categories as COVID-19 safety measures were rolled back and consumers returned to workplaces, social activities, nightclubs, as well as domestic and international travel. Both mass…

After a difficult year due to the pandemic in 2020, strong retail volume growth was seen across all categories within refrigeration appliances in 2021, including electric wine coolers/chillers, freezers, fridge-freezers, and fridges. However, retail…

Consumer demand for microwaves is set to see slight growth in 2022, even after seeing a strong retail volume increase in 2021. This appliance remains a household staple, having seen a penetration rate of over 100% for several years. The number of…

In 2023, still relatively high inflation continues to impact prices of essentials, such as groceries, as well as consumer health products, including OTC remedies, vitamins and dietary supplements and sports nutrition. However, consumer demand remains…

After and unprecedented resurgence in travel in the second half of 2022 and throughout 2023, following the deep collapse of the industry during the pandemic, airlines aim to provide the very best customer service experience in the safest environment…

Retail volume sales of portable players increased in 2023, thanks to better economic conditions, which impacted positively on discretionary consumer spending. Wireless speakers were the key beneficiary of this trend, with a growing demand for these…

Chocolate confectionery continues to generate healthy demand as Canadians' indulgence habits remained consistent post-lockdown. With on-the-go snacking on the rise as people return to the office, smaller portion and pack sizes have gained popularity.…

The trend towards sustainability and eco-friendliness in the gardening industry in Canada is driven by growing consumer awareness about environmental issues and the impact of human activities on the planet. As a result, there has been a rise in…

Colour cosmetics saw strong growth in retail value sales in 2022, buoyed by consumers returning to workplaces, out-of-home activities, and social events as governments rolled back COVID-19 safety measures and the economy reopened. With the removal of…

Discounters remained on an upward trajectory in 2022 with sales supported by an increasing number of value-conscious consumers. Canada witnessed elevated rates of inflation in 2022 as food, energy, housing and many areas of consumer goods witnessed a…

All-purpose cleaning wipes in Canada experienced another year of volume decline in 2022, as Canadian consumers resumed their pre-COVID-19 lifestyles more fully, spending more time outside of the home, and demand returned to pre-pandemic levels.…

In 2022, consumer foodservice recorded solid growth in value sales and the number of transactions, as well as the number of outlets. In most channels, value sales and the number of transactions recovered to pre-pandemic levels. However, inflationary…

Continuing the trend seen throughout the review period, vacuum cleaners is set to maintain solid retail volume growth in 2022, with increases expected across all categories. While the number of Canadian survey respondents who reported working from…