Canadian retail sales rose 0.3% MoM to $70.1 billion in April 2025, led by gains at motor vehicle and parts dealers, while volume sales were up 0.5% MoM.

• Core retail sales (ex-gas and autos) rose 0.1% MoM, supported by sporting goods (+1.0%) and electronics/appliances (+0.8%); clothing and accessories fell -2.2%.
• Motor vehicle and parts dealers rose 1.9% MoM, with new car dealers up 2.9% and used car dealers up 2.1%.
• Gasoline stations and fuel vendors fell -2.7% MoM in value terms but rose 0.4% in volume.
• Retail e-commerce sales increased 3.6% MoM to $4.4 billion, making up 6.2% of total sales (vs 6.0% in March).
• The advance estimate for May suggests retail sales declined -1.1% MoM.