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Retail trade in Canada ticked up by 0.5 per cent in April, led by gains at gasoline stations and fuel vendors.
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The data, released by Statistics Canada on Friday morning, showed sales in this subsector rose by 5.1 per cent.
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Sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers also posted gains, with sales up 1.7 per cent in April following a 0.1 per cent decline in March, led by increased sales at new car dealers.
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In volume terms, retail sales were unchanged in April following a 0.6 per cent decline in March.
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This is the fourth consecutive monthly increase in retail sales and Statistics Canada estimates they rose again in May by one per cent, though this figure may be revised.
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However, core retail sales — which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors as well as motor vehicle and parts dealers — fell by 0.7 per cent. This is the second consecutive monthly decline, led by lower sales at food and beverage retailers and general merchandise retailers.
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