Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning retailers.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-04-06
End Date: 2025-04-12

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Retail Commodity Survey Shows Growth in January

Retail sales in Canada reached $59.8 billion in January 2025, representing a 6.4% increase compared to January 2024. The growth was observed across all 18 commodity classes, indicating robust consumer activity in various retail sectors. This data provides valuable insight into spending trends that may affect inventory and supply chain decisions for retail businesses.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca

Farm Product Prices for February Released

StatsCan released data on provincial farm product prices for February 2025, covering grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. These figures are essential for assessing cost fluctuations and planning pricing strategies in the agricultural retail sector.

Sources: Open Government Data Set: www.statcan.gc.ca