Spring’s Late Arrival Keeps Retail Sales Flat in March

Spring’s Late Arrival Keeps Retail Sales Flat in March Retail sales hold steady in March, edging up 0.1% Sales up 1.8% in first quarter thanks to a strong January
It wouldn’t be Canada if the weather didn’t play a role in determining the willingness to get out and shop. Retail sales growth came in virtually flat […]


Canadian Retail Sales Rise Less Than Expected In March

Canadian Retail Sales Rise Less Than Expected In March
Canadian retail sales rose less than expected in March at a 0.1 percent clip, following a 0.8 percent drop during the month prior. A breakdown of the index shows that purchases at gas stations led the increase, though this may be more the result of surging gasoline […]


Wholesale Inflation Slows in April After March Increase

Wholesale Inflation Slows in April After March Increase

WASHINGTON — Wholesale inflation slowed in April following a big jump in March but the improvement is likely to be temporary as consumers are battered in coming months by price hikes […]