Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.6 per cent in January at $69.4B

Statistics Canada says retail sales down in January as shoppers reined in spending

OTTAWA — Retail sales fell 0.6 per cent to $69.4 billion in January as sales in the auto sector moved lower, Statistics Canada said.

Retail sales fall 0.6% in January as holiday bump fades and tariff concerns grow - Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada

After a strong surge in holiday shopping, Canadian consumers eased off the spending pedal in January as economic headwinds—including ongoing tariff uncertainty—tempered demand.

Canada’s Retail Sales Down 0.6% in January at $69.4B: StatCan

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.6 percent to $69.4 billion in January as sales in the auto sector moved lower. The agency says sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers dropped 2.6 percent for the month as sales at new car dealers fell 3.2 percent and automotive parts, accessories and tire retailers saw a 2.8 percent decline.

Canada January retail sales fall 0.6%; seen down 0.4% in February

March 21 (Reuters) – Canadian retail sales fell by 0.6% in January from December at C$69.36 billion ($48.42 billion), as lower sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were not offset by higher sales at gasoline and fuel vendors, Statistics Canada said on Friday. Sales likely declined 0.4% in February, the agency said in a flash estimate. In January, sales were down in three of nine subsectors, representing 51.9% of retail trade. In volume terms…

Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.6 per cent in January at $69.4B

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.6 per cent to $69.4 billion in January as sales in the auto sector moved lower.