Study: 63 per Cent of Canadians Have Bought Refurbished Tech
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STUDY: 63 Per Cent of Canadians Have Bought Refurbished, Open Box or Traded in Technology in the Past Year, Driven by Cost, Environmental Impact, and Product Value
Canadian Gen Z are outpacing every generation when it comes to buying refurbished, open box or traded in technology, with 44 per cent listing environmental impact as a factor VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Ahead of back-to-school, one of the largest shopping moments for electronics, Canadians are rethinking what “new” means to them when buying tech. […]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With back-to-school season approaching, one of the biggest electronics shopping periods of the year, Canadians are redefining what "new" means when they buy technology. A new report from Best Buy Canada reveals that 63% of Canadians purchased a refurbished, open-box, or trade-in device in the past year. However, interest in these options varies by generation.
Study: 63 per cent of Canadians have bought refurbished tech
A recent study has shown that when purchasing back-to-school tech, Canadians are leaning towards refurbished or open-box options. The study, conducted by Best Buy Canada from July 17 to 21, 2026, found that 63 per cent of Canadians have purchased refurbished, open-box or traded-in devices within the past year — something the retailer has promoted […]
63% of Canadians have bought refurbished, open box or traded in technology in the past year: Best Buy report
Driven by cost, environmental impact, and product value/ Canadian Gen Z are outpacing every generation with 44% lsting environmental impact as a factor The post 63% of Canadians have bought refurbished, open box or traded in technology in the past year: Best Buy report appeared first on Retail Insider.
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