The Structure of Retail Trade in Canada

This report outlines the structure and general characteristics of the retail sector in Canada. It emphasizes the general characteristics of the sector, the recent trends and offers a discussion of the structure and characteristics of the Retail Labour Force. Appendices discuss data sources and definitions as well as provide substantially more statistical detail. Data underlying all charts are also available in the data appendix.

Prepared by Jacobson Consulting Inc. for Industry Canada in partnership with the Retail Council of Canada.