OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says wholesale sales rose 1.5 per cent to $63.9 billion in July, more than offsetting a 0.9 per cent drop in June. Sales in the motor vehicle and parts subsector grew 2.4 per cent to $11.1 billion, Statistics Canada reports. ( The Associated Press file photo )Statistics Canada says sales were up in four of the seven subsectors tracked. The personal and household goods subsector rose 4.2 per cent to $9.2 billion in July, while sales in the food, beverage and tobacco subsector climbed 2.6 per cent to $12 billion. Article Continued BelowOverall wholesale sales increased 1.2 per cent in volume terms.

Source: thestar September 24, 2018 18:11 UTC