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Core retail sales — which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors, along with motor vehicle and parts dealers — were relatively unchanged in September.

Sales at building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers fell 2.0 per cent, while general merchandise retailers saw a 0.5 per cent decline. Food and beverage retailers gained 0.8 per cent.

In volume terms, overall retail sales dropped 0.8 per cent in September.

Looking ahead, Statistics Canada says its early estimate for October suggests retail sales for that month were relatively unchanged, though it cautioned the figure will be revised.

This report by ºÃÉ«tvwas first published Nov. 21, 2025.