Alberta to lead Christmas shopping spree

Posted Nov 20, 2012 7:15 am.

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Alberta will be taking the lead this holiday season when it comes to spending.

Colliers International is forecasting sales in Canada this Christmas will jump to nearly $47-billion.

That is compared to $44-billion last year.

Albertans will be shelling out the most cash with December sales growing to $7-billion.

David Bell from Colliers tells The National Post the country’s retail sales growth will continue to be driven by the strength of western Canada’s strong economy.

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