Retail Trade Survey

Highlights

For May 2006 compared with April 2006 (on a seasonally adjusted basis):

•   Total retail sales increased 1.3 percent.
•   Excluding vehicle-related industries, retail sales increased 0.8 percent. 
•   Fifteen of the 24 retail industries recorded increased sales.
•   Automotive fuel retailing sales increased 5.1 percent.
•   Department store sales increased 8.0 percent.

Retail Trade Survey: May 2006 (pdf)