No, I  was not alone! It is estimated that of the 82 percent of Canadians who shop on-line, more than 6 percent develop compulsive on-line shopping habits.

That’s just over 2 MILLION people just like me!

Estimated annual online shopping sales in Canada topped $84.4 BILLION in 2020, close to double those for 2018. Monthly retail online sales regularly surpass $5 billion, reaching $5.69 billion in June 2026!

The market is forecast to continue expanding, potentially reaching over $104 billion by 2029.

Just over half of Canadian online shoppers buy from international sites, with the U.S. and China topping the list.

Two-thirds of Canadians purchased digital goods and services while three-quarters bought physical goods like clothes.

Subscriptions for physical goods like meal kits and groceries accounted for online purchases by 16 percent of Canadians.

The most popular online purchasing sectors are fashion/clothing, electronics and hobby-leisure goods

Fashion and clothing!   I most certainly am not alone!