Retail Trade

Source:
The Daily

Source URL:
http://www.statcan.ca/Daily/English/060123/d060123a.htm

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Retail sales advanced at the fastest rate of growth in four months in November, and nearly double the pace of the previous month. New motor vehicle sales were again a strong contributor to these gains. Retail sales increased 1.1% in November from the previous month to a record high $31.3 billion. Excluding sales by dealers of new, used and recreational vehicles and auto parts, retail sales edged up 0.1% from October. Lower prices for gasoline offset gains made in the automotive sector. In general, non-auto retailers saw their sales decline only twice in the first 11 months of 2005. Retail trade November 2005 Previous release