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November 25, 2014
RETAIL TRADE, SEPTEMBER 2014




In Canada September 2014 retail sales (seasonally adjusted) increased 0.8% from August 2014 to $42.8 billion and increased 4.5% over September 2013. On a year-to-date basis, retail sales increased 4.7% over Jan-Sep 2013 to $377.6 billion.

In Nova Scotia September 2014, retail sales (seasonally adjusted) was virtually unchanged (-$0.6 million) from August 2014 at $1.18 billion and increased 1.9% over September 2013. On a year-to-date basis, retail sales increased 2.5% over Jan-Sep 2013 to $10.4 billion.



Nova Scotia year-to-date unadjusted retail sales increased 2.7% ($273.2 million) in Jan-Sep 2014 over Jan-Sep 2013. Large declines were observed in Electronics and Appliance Stores down 12.1% (-$17.1 million) and Building Material and Garden Equip stores down 1.4% (-$7.3 million). The largest increases were in Gasoline stations up 7.8% ($90.4 million), Motor vehicle and parts dealers up 4.2% ($74.1 million) and General Merchandise up 7.0% ($58.1 million).


Canada and the Provinces
Alberta led the provinces in year-to-date (+8.4%) and in year-over-year (7.4%). Manitoba led in month-over-month (+1.2%) retail sales. Nova Scotia ranked 10th in year-to-date (+2.5%) growth, 10th in year-over-year(+1.9%), and 9th in month-over-month (0.0%) retail sales.








Statistics Canada Cat. No. 63-005-X
CANSIM 080-0020
Summary Tables S.A. Monthly; U.A. Annual