Wholesale sales increased 0.9% to $49.2 billion in October, with the growth concentrated in the western provinces. In volume terms, wholesale sales increased 0.5% in October. Subsectors: Widespread increases in wholesale sales In October, six out of seven subsectors, representing 85% of wholesale trade, reported increases. The largest increase in dollar terms came in the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector, where sales rose 1.0% to $10.5 billion in October, continuing their upward trend. Three out of four industries that compose this subsector reported increases. Sales in the food, beverage and tobacco ... (full story)