Retail sales increased 0.9 percent to $67.3 billion in December, according to StatCan. Sales were up in five of nine subsectors, led by a 1.9 percent increase at motor vehicle and parts dealers. Sales rose in eight provinces, led by Ontario and British Columbia. Sales in LBM and garden categories were down 0.8 percent on both a monthly and a yearly basis.
Retail sales rise in December
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