Seasonal & Holidays

Canadian Teens Rule Back-to-School Online Shopping in 2015 (Statistics) ©

Canadian Teens Rule Back-to-School Online Shopping in 2015 (Statistics) ©

It comes as no surprise that Canadian teens are taking over back-to-school online shopping in 2015, according to Ernst & Young forecast statistics. This generation has grown up in a digital shopping era where an eCommerce option is as natural as going to the mall. It changes the shopping dynamic when teens hold the credit […]

Grabbing the Guys as they Holiday Shop Online ©

Grabbing the Guys as they Holiday Shop Online ©

In most Canadian shopping circles, women rule. They’re a huge target market as the person in the household who does most of the shopping, both for themselves and their families. Internet shopping is a bit different though, especially when it comes to holiday shopping online. For example, a recent Ipsos holiday shopping survey found Canadian […]

Western Canada Leads 2014 Holiday Season in Online Shopping ©

Western Canada Leads 2014 Holiday Season in Online Shopping ©

The 2014 FedEx Express Canada Online Shopping Intentions Survey (Angus Reid) indicates the West has been won by the Internet in Canada. British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan are expected to show double-digit growth in online numbers, and most of them intend to shop online this holiday season. Other Provinces aren’t too far behind, as Canada […]

November Marketable Holidays & Observances (Canadian & Global) ©

November Marketable Holidays & Observances (Canadian & Global) ©

A Canadian holidays and observances calendar is a useful tool for marketing or for inspiring blog post, newsletter content and social media ideas. Traditional holidays have been joined by many observances in Canada and internationally, all of which now enjoy more exposure via the Internet. Combined with famous Canadian birthdays and historical events, there is […]

October Marketable Holidays & Observances (Canadian & Global) ©

October Marketable Holidays & Observances (Canadian & Global) ©

A Canadian holidays and observances calendar is a useful tool for marketing or for inspiring blog post, newsletter content and social media ideas. Traditional holidays have been joined by many observances in Canada and Internationally, all of which now enjoy more exposure via the Internet. Combined with famous Canadian birthdays and historical events, there is […]

Get Halloween Website Traffic (Plus 2014 Canadian Statistics)

Get Halloween Website Traffic (Plus 2014 Canadian Statistics)

As Canadian businesses begin to focus on the 2014 holiday season, Halloween is often overlooked. It’s a lucrative holiday that warrants more attention than theme sales, however. The opportunities presented by Canadians searching the internet for Halloween topics can make it well worth promoting online, and the earlier the better.  Just about 78% of Canadians […]

September Marketable Holidays & Observances (Canadian & Global) ©

September Marketable Holidays & Observances (Canadian & Global) ©

A Canadian holidays and observances calendar is a useful tool for marketing or for inspiring blog post, newsletter content and social media ideas. Traditional holidays have been joined by many observances in Canada and internationally, all of which now enjoy more exposure via the Internet. Combined with famous Canadian birthdays and historical events, there is […]