Statistics Canada reports April retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $70.1 billion

Retail sales inched up in April from sales gains at car dealers, but likely dropped in May

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.3 per cent to $70.1 billion in April, helped by gains in sales at new and used car dealers.

Canadian retail sales up 0.3% to $70.1-billion in April, boosted by car dealers

Statistics Canada says preliminary figures point to a drop of 1.1% in May, however

Canada retail sales fell 1.1% in May, largest drop in a year

An advance estimate suggests receipts for retailers plunged 1.1% in May, the biggest decline in a year, Statistics Canada said Friday.

Statistics Canada reports April retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $70.1 billion

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.3 per cent to $70.1 billion in April, helped by gains in sales at new and used car dealers. However, the agency says its preliminary figures for May point to a drop of 1.1 per cent for that month.

Retail sales up 0.3% in April to $70.1B

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