Retail Council of Canada says boost in sales, complications depends on the store
Automotive sector saw the largest increase in sales in the month
Payroll employment, job vacancies both decline as labour demand ebbs
The figures from the U.S. Commerce Department come ahead of the Fed's rate decision on Wednesday
By noon Friday, the average online shopping cart in Canada totalled $220: Shopify
It's the biggest day of the year for retail foot traffic in the U.S.: retail tech company
The agency says the boost was driven by food, beverage sales
The report arrives ahead of the holiday shopping season, a critically important time for retailers
Federal Reserve research suggests consumer spending is the primary driver of the U.S. economy
Online retailers, sporting goods stores, and home and garden stores all reported higher sales