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Canada Retail trade, July 2014
Following six consecutive monthly gains, retail sales paused in July, edging down 0.1% to $42.5 billion. Sales declined in 5 of 11 subsectors, representing 55% of retail trade. In volume terms, retail sales were flat in July. Following six consecutive monthly gains, retail sales paused in July, edging down 0.1% to $42.5 billion. Sales declined in 5 of 11 subsectors, representing 55% of retail trade. Sales at general merchandise stores decreased 2.7% in July, giving back some of June's gains. Weaker sales were reported by both store types within the subsector, as other general merchandise stores (-3.6%) and department ... (full story)