Bigger than Boxing Day: B.C. expected to spend more than ever on Black Friday

It might not have started out as a Canadian tradition, but there’s no doubt about it, Canucks have gone mad for Black Friday. Thousands of British Columbians are expected to log on to e-commerce websites in search of deals on Friday, while even more are anticipated to pack malls and shops around the province. The bargain hunting bonanza has grown so large that payment processing company Moneris says Black Friday has now eclipsed Canada’s historic deal-hunting holiday, Boxing Day, in terms of spending.

Only the last Friday before Christmas still sees bigger sales volume than Black Friday, says the company.

Guest: Michael LeBlanc

Senior Retail Advisor at Retail Council of Canada

It might not have started out as a Canadian tradition, but there’s no doubt about it, Canucks have gone mad for Black Friday. Thousands of British Columbians are expected to log on to e-commerce websites in search of deals on Friday, while even more are anticipated to pack malls and shops around the province. The bargain hunting bonanza has grown so large that payment processing company Moneris says Black Friday has now eclipsed Canada’s historic deal-hunting holiday, Boxing Day, in terms of spending.

Only the last Friday before Christmas still sees bigger sales volume than Black Friday, says the company.

Guest: Michael LeBlanc

Senior Retail Advisor at Retail Council of Canada