Retail Trade
Alberta's retail economy — $8B+/month across all store types. Monthly sales by subsector, e-commerce trends, and food services receipts from Statistics Canada.
Total Retail Sales
Sales by Subsector
E-Commerce
E-Commerce Sales
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Food Services & Drinking Places
Food Services Receipts
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Alberta Retail Landscape
Alberta's retail sector generates over $8B/month in sales, driven by a young, high-income population and strong consumer spending. The province's retail mix reflects its resource economy — motor vehicle dealers and gasoline stations punch above national averages, while e-commerce penetration trails major urban centers like Ontario and BC.
Data Sources
- StatsCan Table 20-10-0056 (retail trade)
- StatsCan Table 21-10-0019 (food services)
- Monthly, seasonally adjusted
- ~6 week lag from reference period
Key Subsectors
Motor vehicles & parts dealers are the largest retail category by sales volume. Food & beverage stores and gasoline stations round out the top three. General merchandise (Walmart, Costco) is a close fourth.
What to Watch
Retail sales are a leading indicator of consumer confidence. Spikes in gasoline spending can signal oil price pass-through. E-commerce share trends reveal structural shifts in how Albertans shop.