Canadian retail sales edged 0.1 per cent lower in March,
following advances in both January and February. Sales were lower in 7 of 11
subsectors, with the biggest declines occurring in the auto sector and clothing
stores. In inflation-adjusted terms, retail sales fell 0.2 per cent.
Retail sales in BC continued to grow in March, rising 1.1
per cent on a monthly basis and 3.6 per cent on a year-over-year basis. Year-to-date, retail sales are up 3.7 per
cent compared to just 2.4 per cent growth for all of 2013.
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