Border Shopping

New duty free rules to fuel cross-border stampede

New, higher, duty-free limits coming in to effect June 1 are expected to boost cross-border shopping trips.

Federal budget 2012: Shoppers win big, but analysts say Canadian retailers will lose out

The increase in duty-free shopping limits is good news for Canadian shoppers. For retailers? Not so much.

Why products are more expensive in Canada

Why do Canadians pay between 30 and 40 per cent more than Americans for the same products?

Cross-border shoppers buoy Buffalo's economy

Canadian shoppers in Buffalo helped buoy Erie County while in Canada, retail sales suffered in December. 

Are Canadian online deals better than U.S.?

A growing number of shopping Web sites are taking the guesswork out of cross-border shopping. We take a look.

It's also Buy Nothing Day today

Today is the 20th anniversary of Buy Nothing Day. But a day devoted to anti-shopping won't change our habits.

10 tips for surviving Black Friday

For those who plan on braving the line-ups south of the border, here are 10 tips to help you capitalize on Black Friday deals.

Roseman: Some Black Friday bargains have no warranty

Black Friday shoppers beware. The products sold in U.S. stores may have warranties that don't cross the border with you.

Black Friday: How retailers plan to keep you here

Some Canadian stores will be offering half price off popular toys and steep price cuts on big ticket items, such as TVs and appliances.

Looking for some Black Friday deals?

With the dollar at par, the annual U.S. shopping extravaganza known as Black Friday has lured Canadians across the border. This year is no different.

How Canadian shoppers differ from Americans

How are Canadian shoppers different from American consumers? For one thing, we love our shopping lists.

7 tips for hassle-free travelling to the U.S.

Whether you’re heading south for the entire winter or for a week of beach or desert time, there are a few must-haves and dos for everyone.

Outlet malls changing shopping values

At Citadel Outlets, the sounds of jack hammering and the whir of electric drills are as common these days as a can’t-miss deal.

6 reasons to be cautious at outlet malls

Who doesn't like the idea of being able to buy designer merchandise at a fraction of the cost at an outlet mall? But buyer beware.

U.S. shopping: Is cash or a credit card best?

Is cash, credit or a U.S. dollar bank account best when cross-border shopping? It all depends.