Canada's Retail Trade Industry: Industrial Profile Autumn 2012
The Conference Board of Canada, 2 pages,
November 2012
Industry Profile
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This industry profile provides a five-year forecast for Canada's Retail Trade Industry.
Document Highlights
- Economic Uncertainty—Economic uncertainty at home and abroad continues to
affect consumer spending and contribute to slowing growth in retail sales.
- Household Debt—With household debt at record levels, Canadians are more
likely to delay big-ticket and discretionary purchases.
- Higher Costs—Higher operating costs for such things as labour and rent are
squeezing industry profits, particularly at a time when consumers are already
pinching pennies.
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