Bars and eateries by Rogers Arena taking hit from lockout
Posted December 4, 2012 10:10 am.
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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Some businesses are hurting because of the NHL lockout, but others seem to be benefiting.
New numbers from Moneris, the company that processes debit and credit-card transactions across Canada, suggest business is down at eateries and bars near Rogers Arena.
It’s the same story for businesses in NHL markets across the country.
Game-night business is down more than 11 per cent. Drinking establishments have been hit the hardest with transactions down by more than a third.
But people are still spending; Moneris reports bars outside of the arena district have seen an average increase of more than 18 per cent. Business is also up at restaurants and fast food outlets, though the percentages are not as big.
The lockout is now 80 days old.
