Quebec tests out keeping stores open until 8 p.m. on weekends | CBC News

Malls in Montreal are adjusting their business hours due to changing shopping habits and economic pressures. Many malls are reducing hours to cut costs and to adapt to the increasing trend of online shopping. Some retailers are supporting these changes as they align with shifting consumer preferences towards online retail. The move aims to attract more shoppers during peak times and reduce operating costs. This change is seen as necessary to remain competitive in a transforming retail environment.