Canada Dec. retail sales up 2.5% on food, autos

Retail Sales Fell 0.9% in January
U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, dropping a seasonally adjusted 0.9% from December to $723.9 billion, the Commerce Department said. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a drop of 0.
Canada December retail sales up 2.5% on food, autos; seen down 0.4% in January
Canadian retail sales grew by 2.5% in December from November at C$69.59 billion ($49.05 billion), led by increased sales at food and beverage retailers, as well as motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said on Friday.
January retail sales fall a much more-than-expected 0.9%
According to a Friday U.S. Census Bureau report, retail sales for January were down 0.9% from the December. But total sales for November 2024 - January 2025 were up 4.2%.
UK retail sales sharply rebound in January beating expectations
Increasing retail sales in January and improving consumer confidence in February could point towards more optimism in the UK economy, however, concerns persist about slow economic growth and the threat of US tariffs.
Michigan retailers start 2025 strong with positive January sales
Annual data shows that 48% of Michigan retailers saw an increase in sales during 2024, while 47% saw a decrease and 5% noted no change. When asked about their overall sales outlook for the current year, 58% of retailers surveyed said they expect 2025 sales to exceed 2024.
Canada December retail sales up 2.5%, beating market expectations
Canada's retail sales in December grew by a robust 2.5% on a monthly basis, beating analysts' expectations, as a sales tax holiday bumped up spending on food and beverages and people also bought cars and vehicle parts,
Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B
TORONTO — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 2.5 per cent to $69.6 billion in December, boosted by gains at food and beverage retailers and motor vehicle and parts dealers.
Retail sales make biggest drop in almost 2 years
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US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season
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2025 Retail Sales Show Promise With A Strong January
U.S. retail sales surged 4.8% year-over-year in January, rising to $668 billion, setting the stage for unexpectedly strong retail growth in 2025, according to data just released by the U.S.
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UK retail sales leap in January as consumers defy weak outlook
LONDON (Reuters) -British retail sales rose by a much stronger-than-expected 1.7% in January, the biggest increase since May ...
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January Medium-Duty Sales Jump 5.2% Year Over Year
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