CBJ — Retail sales contracted 0.2% to $50.2 billion in June due to lower sales at gas stations after a price jump at the pump.
The retail sales figure followed a report that wholesale sales fell 0.8% to $63.1 billion in June.
Statistics Canada is expected to report second-quarter gross domestic product figures on Aug. 30.
Retail sales were down in six of the 11 sub-sectors tracked, representing a bit more than 52% of total retail trade.
Sales at gasoline stations fell 2.3% while sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers dropped 0.7%.
Excluding motor vehicle and parts dealers and gasoline stations, retail sales were up 0.3%.
Food and beverage stores were up 0.9% and a there was a 1.1% spike for building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers.
Health and personal care stores increased 0.6%.
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