date:Jan 27, 2014
Canadian retail sales advanced 0.6% in November 2013 to $41bn, fourth increase in five months, according to the recent report released by Statistics Canada.
The sales rise was largely attributable to higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers as well as electronics and appliance stores.
Gains were observed in 9 of 11 subsectors, accounting for 72% of retail trade. In volume terms, retail sales rose 0.8%.
Sales grew 1.2% at motor vehicle and parts dealers and by 0.6% at new car dealers. S