Tag: shopping habits
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Queueing Through 2025: What I Snagged From the Line
Why I Spent 2025 Queuing for Stuff In a world that Beat-its-into-our-l minds with instant everything, I decided to do the opposite: spend 2025 in line. My New Year’s resolutions included healthier eating and better sleep, yet I found myself drawn to the ritual of queuing for products and experiences that seemed just out of…
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What I Learned From Spending 2025 Queuing for Stuff
Introduction: A year of queues, not cures When I set New Year’s resolutions, I expected a clean slate: healthier meals, earlier bedtimes, a new hobby that would actually stick. What I got instead was a year spent in line, waiting for products to restock, drop, or label as “back in stock.” 2025 became the year…
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Rising cost of food is changing how Canadians eat, survey shows
Introduction: What the survey shows A recent edition of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index reveals that rising food prices are reshaping the way Canadians shop, cook, and eat. As households feel the pinch of inflation, Canadians are adopting new strategies to stretch dollars while trying to maintain balanced meals and a sense of normalcy at…
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Rising cost of food reshapes Canadian eating habits, survey says
Overview: Prices push Canadians to rethink meals A new edition of the Canadian Food Sentiment Index highlights a shift in how Canadians approach food amid steady price gains. The survey, which tracks consumer perceptions of affordability and behavior, finds that households are cutting back on waste, adjusting meal plans, and changing where they shop in…