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

Yet Most Are Unaware Of Whole Grain Foods And Are Not Getting The Recommended 3 Daily Servings