The Evan Bray Show - Nikolas Badminton - March 26th, 2025

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How we live affects how we buy, and with every new trend, the shopping habits of everyday people can shift. Canadians are increasingly shunning U.S. products because of the ongoing trade war started by President Donald Trump. With weight loss, healthy eating and Ozempic use becoming major trends over the past number of months, consumers are spending their money accordingly. Futurist speaker and author, Nikolas Badminton, joins Evan to give insight into trends and how they translate into where we spend our money.
26 Mar 2025 12PM English Canada News Commentary

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