https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV3RsC6H33s Here is presentation and video link to Retail Sales Analysis for Canada. The analysis is based on the November 2015 sales data as such is laggard indicator. The presentation will province executive summary on the factors driving retail sales including currency, government policies, new consumer trends (wearable devices), eCommerce, etc.

1. Retail Sales – Canada –
November 2015
By: Paul Young, CPA, CGA

2. Executive Summary
• Canadian dollar has lost 20% value since December 2014
• Automotive sales had record year in 2015 for Canada
• CPI Index for November showed 1.6% increase in prices
• Drought/low Canadian dollar led to higher food/consumer prices
• All retail sectors seen an increase, except for Gas Stations

3. Provincial/Retail Sales

4. Retail Sales/Segment

5. Issues facing Retail
• eCommerce is projected to grow to 20% of all retail sales
• Taxation (ORPP, Carbon Taxation, Corporate Tax hikes)
• Increases to minimum wage
• Consolidation
• New entrants by United States and/or International Chains
• Technology emphasis to wearable devices