US EditionCars and Parts Drive Retail Sales Bump in August: StatCan
Retail sales reached $70.4 billion with automotive sector sales rising 1.8% and clothing retail up 3.2%, according to Statistics Canada data for August 2025.
- Canadian retail sales rebounded in August, rising 1% to $70.40 billion from a revised 0.7% drop in July.
- The biggest boost came from the automotive sector, which grew 1.8% led by a 2.3% jump in new car sales.
- Clothing and accessories sales rose 3.2%, while food and beverage sales were up 0.3%.
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According to Statistics Canada, retail sales increased 1.0% to $70.4 billion in August, thanks to gains in the automotive sector.
StatCan says auto sales helped lift retail sales up one per cent to $70.4B in August (Business)
Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.0 per cent to $70.4 billion in August, helped by gains in the auto sector. However, the agency says its preliminary estimate for September suggests retail sales fell 0.7 per cent for that month, but cautioned the figure would be revised. For August, Statist...
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StatCan says auto sales helped lift retail sales up one per cent to $70.4B in August
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