| RFID. The past year saw a dramatic increase in RFID implementation in the U.S. and Canada. According to research and consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan, the retail-specific market for RFID in North America is projected to grow from US$400 million in 2004 to almost US$4.2 billion in 2011.
Gift Cards. Gift card popularity has increased over the past few years, with 82% of the country's largest retailers offering them, according to Statistics Canada.
Goods vs. Services. With Canada's population aging, the retail industry is taking note with increased attention on "do it for me" services, such as home installations in the home improvement sector. |
