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Canadian retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in July on a monthly basis and were 3 per cent higher year-over-year. Retail sale were led by higher sales at gas stations, which grew 3.2 per cent, the largest increase among the 11 retail sub sectors. Given today's data release, third quarter GDP growth is likely tracking in a range close to 2 per cent.
Retail sales in BC posted dipped 0.1 per cent from June to July but were 2.1 per cent higher year-over-year. Following an anemic sub-2 per cent growth in 2012, BC retail sales have grown just 0.6 per cent year-to-date in 2013.
Canadian retail sales rose 0.6 per cent in July on a monthly basis and were 3 per cent higher year-over-year. Retail sale were led by higher sales at gas stations, which grew 3.2 per cent, the largest increase among the 11 retail sub sectors. Given today's data release, third quarter GDP growth is likely tracking in a range close to 2 per cent.Retail sales in BC posted dipped 0.1 per cent from June to July but were 2.1 per cent higher year-over-year. Following an anemic sub-2 per cent growth in 2012, BC retail sales have grown just 0.6 per cent year-to-date in 2013.
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