Thu, 24 May 2012 07:21:48 GMT
Canada's core retail sales growth misses forecasts in March
Canada's core retail sales advanced less than initial forecast in March, whereas total sales of retailers erased previous month losses. The core retail sales in the country that exclude auto sales gained 0.1% in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, confronting expectations of a 1.0% rise. Year-to-year core retail sales eased up by 2.4% in March after advancing by 2.5%