ETCETERA
TOP-OF-MIND
BUSINESS ISSUES
Economy Tops the List
The economy topped the list of issues retailers
were concerned about in September, with 17%
of retailers noting this as a concern. The
percentage was highest in Atlantic Canada at
21% and lowest in western Canada at 15%.
Business Concerns
Economy
Increasing operating costs
Big-box competition
Slowing retail sales
Increasing costs
from wholesalers
of retailers
reporting
17%
8%
7%
7%
5%
THE IMPACT OF
RISING ENERGY COSTS
Wholesalers are Raising Prices
Most (78%) retailers have experienced price
increases from suppliers in the past year as a
result of higher energy costs. The majority –
43% – report increases between 6% and 10%.
Price Increases in the Past Year
of retailers
reporting these
price increase ranges
33%
43%
24%
5% & under
Between 6% & 10%
More than 10%
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Retailers Passing Along “Some”
of the Costs
The majority of retailers (59%) are passing along
“some” of these increased costs to consumers in
the form of higher prices, while 41% say they are
passing along “all” of the costs.
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