Nunavut retail sales fell to $66M in July, but remained above last year’s level
Statistics Canada estimates that seasonally adjusted retail sales in Nunavut were about $66 million in July 2026. That was down 3.6% from the revised June estimate of $69 million, but up 10.3% from July 2025. The July figure is preliminary. Source↗
What happened
Statistics Canada released its July 2026 retail-trade data on Sept. 24. Its territory table lists Nunavut retail sales at $66 million, compared with $69 million in June and $60 million in July 2025.
Why it matters
The release provides a current territory-wide indicator of retail spending. It shows a month-to-month decline after seasonal adjustment, while sales in current dollars remained higher than a year earlier. It does not show whether the change came from prices, the amount of goods bought, a particular retail sector or any specific community.
What happens next
Statistics Canada says it will release August 2026 retail-trade data on Oct. 23. The July estimate may be revised as more survey and administrative information becomes available.
Important details
The figures are seasonally adjusted and expressed in current dollars. June 2026 was revised, while July 2026 is preliminary. Statistics Canada’s Monthly Retail Trade Survey draws on a sample of retailers and administrative data. The published territorial table does not provide a retail-sector or community-level breakdown for Nunavut. Source↗
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