Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.5% to $61.1 billion in September led by a drop in sales at gas stations along with food stores.
However, the agency says its initial estimate for October pointed to a gain of 1.5% for the month, though it cautioned the figure would be revised.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc.
Sales at food and beverage stores dropped 1.3% in September, as supermarkets and grocery store sales fell 1.6% and convenience stores lost 1.5%. Sales at building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers fell 2.0%. Core retail sales — which exclude sales at gasoline stations and motor vehicle and parts dealers — fell 0.4% in September.Share this Story:
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