Consumer Behavior

One-Quarter (27%) Of Canadians More Likely To Shop At Store That Offers Self-Checkout Option - 18% Of Canadians Say The Option To "Check Yourself Out" Has Great Impact On Where They Choose To Shop

Majorities Think Self-Checkout Provides Benefits Such As "Having A Choice On How To Check Out", "Shorter Lines", "Faster Checkout" And "Privacy"

If Self-Checkout Allows Retailers To Move Staff Most Canadians Would Like To See Store Staff Re-Allocated To Improved Customer Service And Cleanliness

Canadian Merchants Slow To Adopt More Sophisticated Online Security
Measures, Ipsos-Reid Study Shows

Just 8% Of British Columbians Have Made A Legacy Gift; BUT 40% Of Those Who've Not Made A Gift Would Consider Doing So In The Future

Faith/Religious Organizations Are The Organization Of Choice Of Most British Columbians Who've Made A Legacy Gift

Canadians Put More Thought Into Gifts For Mom Than For Dad, One-Quarter Have Even Forgotten Father's Day!
Digital Camera Tops The List Of Best Father's Day Gifts

Interest Rate Predictions, Everyday And Big-Ticket Spending, And Personal Economic Outlook Dampen Confidence
The Silver Lining...Home Purchase Intentions Remain Positive And Job Anxiety Low

Three-Quarters of Lower Mainland Residents Aware of New Free
Daily Newspapers

Four-in-Ten Residents Have Read These Newspapers

Readers Say New Papers Having Negligible Impact on Their
Purchases of Paid Daily Newspapers