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September 22, 2017RETAIL TRADE, JULY 2017
In Nova Scotia in July 2017 retail sales (seasonally adjusted) increased 0.7% from June 2017 to $1.3 billion and increased 9.2% over July 2016.
In Canada in July 2017 retail sales (seasonally adjusted) increased 0.4% from June 2017 to $49.1 billion and increased 7.8% over July 2016.
Sectors
In Jan-Jul 2017, Nova Scotia unadjusted retail sales increased 6.3% ($513.8 million) over Jan-Jul 2016.
- Motor vehicle stores: responsible for 28% of retail sales increased $145.4 million (+6.3%),
- Gas Stations: 13% of retail sales increased $119.0 million (+11.8%),
- Building Materials: 7% of retail sales increased $ 72.4 million (+13.4%),
- General merchandise: 12% of retail sales increased $ 64.0 million (+6.8%),
- Health care stores: 8% of retail sales increased $ 50.53 million (+7.8%),
- Furniture stores: 2% of retail sales increased $ 21.9 million (+13.0%),
- Electronic stores: 1% of retail sales increased $ 10.8 million (+10.7%),
- Misc. retail: 2% of retail sales increased $ 16.3 million (+10.2%),
- Food and beverage: 22% of retail sales increased $ 13.0 million (+0.7%), and
- Sporting & Hobby: 2% of retail sales increased $ 4.3 million (+3.2%).
- Clothing stores: 3% of retail sales declined $ 4.9 million (-1.7%).
Canada and the Provinces
Eight of 10 provinces reported positive month-over-month (July 2017 vs June 2017) seasonally adjusted retail sales growth. Prince Edward Island led the way at 3.0% growth. Nova Scotia, along with Saskatchewan at +0.7%, tied for 4th. Two provinces reported negative growth: Newfoundland (-1.6%) and Alberta (-0.6%). Canada reported growth at +0.4%.
All provinces reported positive year-over year (Jul 2017 over Jul 2016) seasonally adjusted retail sales growth. British Columbia led the way at +12.3%. Nova Scotia (+9.2%) ranked 4th. Canada reported +7.8% growth.
All provinces reported positive year-to-date (Jan-Jul 2017 over Jan-Jul 2016) seasonally adjusted retail sales growth. British Columbia led the way at +9.3%. Nova Scotia (+6.1%) ranked 6th. Canada reported +6.9% growth.
Statistics Canada Cat. No. 63-005-X CANSIM 080-0020
Summary Tables S.A. Monthly; U.A. Annual
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