Retail sales rose 1.1% in April to $65.9 billion: StatsCan Gains at general merchandise retailers and food and beverage stores led the way. 'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending is strong: ReportThe Colliers 2023 Retail Outlook said consumers are still spending; retail sales have cooled slightly. The froyo market is heating up Companies are betting big on the growing frozen desserts market. Most Canadians plan to shop local this Canada Day: Survey New RCC survey looks at Canadian shopping intentions for the Nation’s birthday. Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in nine months Canada's unemployment rate was previously hovering at 5%. Canada saw decline in fresh fruit, vegetable availability in 2022 The amount of fresh fruit available declined by more than 5% last year. Inflation rate rises to 4.4% in April Grocery, gas and coffee prices rose last month. Suncor Energy's adjusted earnings decline 34% year over year The Calgary-based energy giant's net earnings included a $302-million gain on the sale of the company's wind and solar assets. Unemployment rate holds steady at 5% for fifth month Employment rose by 41,000 jobs in April, but with all the gains made in part-time work. Economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.5% in Q1, StatCan estimates The February figure came in lower than expected as wholesale and retail trade as well as manufacturing all contracted. First Previous 8 9 10 11 12 Next Last
