Details from the November 2016 Canadian retail sales data report 20 January 2017

  • Prior 1.1%. Revised to 1.2%

  • Ex-autos 0.1% vs 0.2% exp m/m. Prior 1.4%

Last month's report was a bit of a stormer, and while this one is a bit more sedate. It doesn't take away from last month.

The main drivers this month were autos & parts, building materials and garden supplies. Gasoline sales were strong last month but fell 1.0% this month.

Canadian retail sales