“November retail sales in Canada brought a mixed bag of results, with overall sales up 1.8% year- YOY, according to Statistics Canada. However, excluding automotive, food, and pharmacy sectors, (All Store Less Automotive, Food, and Pharmacies), the increase dwindles to a mere 0.1% YOY. This is a surprisingly low figure, especially considering the season typically associated with gift purchasing.”
https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2025/01/canadian-retail-sales-face-challenges-despite-black-friday-surge/