Retail in Quebec

Retail is the largest job provider in Quebec; the sector is essential to Quebec's economic vitality. As a creator of jobs and wealth, the sector

• generates total sales of over $94K annually;
• comprises more than 56,000 commercial establishments in all regions of Quebec;
• generates more than 450,000 jobs.

The economic spin-offs generated by the presence of retailers in all regions of Quebec also represent billions of dollars.

Consult the following links to find information on the retail sector and its specialized sub-sectors:

• Retail trends
• Diagnostic analysis of retail human resources
• The Web sites of Statistics Canada and the Institut de la statistique du Québec

A force for the future, the sector includes specialized education programs (lien vers la section 6.1 du site) offered in many Quebec establishments: universities, CEGEPs, private colleges and high schools.