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It’s Never Too Early to Think about Holiday Shopping
– ratesupermarket.ca
While it may seem a bit early – especially if you’re still basking in the neverending summer heat in Southern Ontario – now is the time that retailers really start thinking about the holidays.
Whether looking at November’s Cyber Monday or the big Christmas push, smart merchants are unleashing their online holiday campaigns earlier than ever to be in a better position to attract new audiences and convert those buyers into customers.
And it seems we’re certainly ready to help. Nationally, consumer spending grew by 5.5 per cent from April to June on a year-over-year basis, according to Moneris Solutions, which processes debit and credit card payments. Those numbers are expected to head higher still.
All of this means more people than ever before will likely be paying for some – if not all – of those Christmas gifts with a credit card. If you’re one of them, here are a few tips to help you spend a bit more wisely during the 2016 holiday season.
Prepare a Detailed Shopping List
One of the best ways to stay on budget this holiday season is to have a shopping list for your gift giving – just as if you were heading for the grocery store…
