Thrifting has lost its stigma, with new survey data showing three in five Canadians plan to shop secondhand this year. Bruce Winder connects the surge to affordability, environmental motivations, and a genuine treasure hunt appeal that's turned thrifting into a badge of honour, especially for younger shoppers.

At the same time, surveillance pricing has become a political hot button, with Toronto and Manitoba moving to ban a practice that Bruce Winder says doesn't currently exist in Canadian grocery. He draws a clear line between that idea and the dynamic pricing already used by services like ride shares.

Grocers depend entirely on trust, and Bruce Winder explains why crossing into surveillance pricing would be a fast way to lose it, along with what your loyalty card and phone data are actually being used for right now.

Topics: retail pricing trends, thrifting statistics, surveillance pricing, grocery trust, Canadian retail

GUEST: Bruce Winder | brucewinder.com

Originally aired on 2026-07-22

Thrifting has lost its stigma, with new survey data showing three in five Canadians plan to shop secondhand this year. Bruce Winder connects the surge to affordability, environmental motivations, and a genuine treasure hunt appeal that's turned thrifting into a badge of honour, especially for younger shoppers.
At the same time, surveillance pricing has become a political hot button, with Toronto and Manitoba moving to ban a practice that Bruce Winder says doesn't currently exist in Canadian grocery. He draws a clear line between that idea and the dynamic pricing already used by services like ride shares.
Grocers depend entirely on trust, and Bruce Winder explains why crossing into surveillance pricing would be a fast way to lose it, along with what your loyalty card and phone data are actually being used for right now.
Topics: retail pricing trends, thrifting statistics, surveillance pricing, grocery trust, Canadian retail
GUEST: Bruce Winder | brucewinder.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-22

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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