Canadian retail sales remain virtually flat in April
But the underlying trends appear better than the ho-hum headline data suggests, one economist says. Continue reading
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Canadian retail sales up 1.1% in March, ahead of economists’ expectations
The solid result is the latest in a string of data that suggests the economy bounced back in March, after a weak February. Continue reading
Canadian retail sales up 0.8% in February
The result, which beat economists’ expectations, was the first increase since October. Continue reading
Struggling oil sector spreads throughout local Estevan economy
By David Baxter Reporter
The prolonged resource price downturn has taken a tole on the Estevan oil sector, and the pinch is being felt downtown on 4th Street. Continue reading
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Quebec bricks-and-mortar retailers try to stay relevant in online shopping era
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
While traditional shopping still dominates retail sales, online shopping in Canada continues to surge — and Quebec’s bricks-and-mortar retailers are trying to adapt. Continue reading
Retail sales struggling in Saskatchewan compared to the rest of Canada
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan’s retail sales dropped 2.7 per cent between July and August, while posting the second slowest growth in Canada. Continue reading
Canada’s inflation slows slightly in April, down a notch to 2.2 per cent
The reading is unlikely to have a significant impact on the next Bank of Canada decision on interest rates. Continue reading
E-commerce accounts for less than 3% of retail sales in Canada: StatCan
Overall retail sales expanded a solid 1.5 per cent in October, the latest report shows. Continue reading
Retails sales up 3.7% in Saskatchewan during January
Retails sales in Saskatchewan were up 3.7 per cent in January according to a new Statistics Canada report. Continue reading
Retail sales up for 5th month in Alberta with increases at gas stations, auto, tire shops
The most recent numbers from Statistics Canada show retail sales increased 1.1 per cent in Alberta, largely buoyed by higher sales at the pump, as well as increased sales at automotive parts, accessories and tire stores. Continue reading