Retail sales up slightly in June despite lower gas, car prices: StatsCan

OTTAWA – Retail sales edged up 0.1 per cent in current dollars to $35.9-billion in June despite lower prices at gasoline stations and new-car dealers.

Statistics Canada reported retail sales in volume terms were up 0.9 with price changes factored in.

Retail sales rose in five of 11 subsectors in June but were down overall in six provinces.

The largest increase in dollar terms was a 2.1 per cent rise at motor vehicle and parts dealers.

New-car dealers reported gains of two per cent, reflecting higher sales of new motor vehicles, while sales at used car dealers were up 4.5 per cent and automotive parts, accessories and tire stores rose 1.8.

Sales rose 5.1 per cent at electronics and appliance stores.

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