Canadian Publishing Industry News
22 September 2026,     MARKHAM
Printed magazines enhance shopping experiences
 
 
A recent study by Magazines Canada and BrandSpark found that printed magazines still play an important role in the retail shopping experience. As consumers browse eye-catching magazine covers and discover compelling content, they’re more likely to make impulse purchases. A curated selection of niche magazines can also add to a store’s aesthetic appeal. Plus, survey respondents whose shopping trip included a magazine purchase, reported greater satisfaction with their overall shopping experience.
Although retailers typically carry a small selection of Canadian magazines, survey respondents also demonstrated a strong appetite for Canadian content. Magazines Canada, the country’s only direct-to-retail newsstand distributor dedicated exclusively to Canadian magazines, distributes them to about 150 retailers – with a further 120 stores, including Chapters Indigo, being distributed through its wholesaler partnerships.
 
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