Statistics Canada says retail sales down 0.1 per cent at $66.1 billion in August

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.1 per cent to $66.1 billion in August as sales at new and used car dealers fell for the month. The agency also says its early estimates suggest retail sales were unchanged in September, though it cautioned the reading would be revised.Business news stories from across Canada and the worldFor August, sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers fell 0.9 per cent as sales at new car dealers dropped 1.1 per cent and used car dealers declined 0.5 per cent. Stat