In volume terms, overall retail sales decreased 1.4% in the month: Statistics Canada
However, initial figures for May point to a 1.1% slide: Statistics Canada
Sales were boosted by gains at food and beverage retailers, motor vehicle and parts dealers
Restaurants Canada is calling for the relief to be extended or made permanent
Sales dropped 0.9% on a month-over-month basis: U.S. Commerce Department
Retail Council of Canada says boost in sales, complications depends on the store
Automotive sector saw the largest increase in sales in the month
Payroll employment, job vacancies both decline as labour demand ebbs
The figures from the U.S. Commerce Department come ahead of the Fed's rate decision on Wednesday
By noon Friday, the average online shopping cart in Canada totalled $220: Shopify