Training & Resources

Retail Conditions Reports

Each quarter, the Retail Council of Canada surveys members to bring you the latest news on retailer performance across the country. The Retail Conditions Report provides members with valuable, real-time insight into consumer behaviour, best practices in retailing, trends and economic conditions.

Retail Conditions Report
Dec 2011 HO HO Hope for the Holidays
Small Signs of Improvement in Metrics
Sep 2011 Sales & Margins OK, But No Fun
Challenging Conditions and Worries about the Future
May 2011 Chills, Gas Pains, Indigestion
Miserable Weather, Gas and Food Prices Hit Sales
Feb 2011 Dude, Where's My Recovery?
Weak January Points to Another Soft Year
Dec 2010 Santa Is Coming To Town
Results Fuel Modest Optimism About Season
Sep 2010 Unusual Uncertainty
Retailers Grind It Out - and Make Money!
May 2010 Spring Has Sprung - Maybe?
Indicators Healthy, but Retailers Cautious in Face of Volatility
Feb 2010 Steady As She Goes
January Solid, 2010 to Be a year of Modest Recovery