Best Buy Canada says recirculated electronics demand is rising
Best Buy Canada’s 2026 Back-to-School Tech Shopping Report flagged rising demand for recirculated electronics, with 63% of Canadians buying refurbished, open box, or trade-in devices.
Gen Z led adoption at 71%, followed by millennials and Gen X at 65%, then boomers at 55%, pointing to a widening generational split.
Cost remained the main purchase driver, cited by 81% of Gen Z and millennials; environmental impact ranked second for younger cohorts.
Refurbished devices averaged about 40% savings versus original retail prices, supported by a minimum three-month guarantee.
Open box purchases delivered about 28% average savings, with strongest consideration among Gen Z and millennials.
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