Take me out to the ball game (and the shops and restaurants)! Canada’s baseball team stepped up to the plate—and so did the economy. The World Series made history, returning to Canada after 32 years, and the momentum went far beyond the field. According to Visa’s Spending Momentum Index (SMI), October saw a clear boost in consumer activity tied to the games: 🍽️ Spending surged at restaurants, sports bars, and grocery stores. 🛍️ The SMI rose 0.4 points, signaling steady spending heading into the holiday season. ⚾ It was a grand slam for discretionary spending on sporting goods, venues, and travel. Scroll through to see how sports excitement translated into economic growth. #WorldSeries #EconomicInsights #VisaSMI
Sports, emotions and data in one story - such a great format 💡
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This is what sports do and I love the sales that comes with the love of sports
These spending insights reveal just how deeply baseball fans rallied around the World Series. Be sure to check out the full report. Cheering on the Toronto Blue Jays was an unforgettable experience!