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Department stores still a huge favourite in December 2004
Top 20 holiday store types

December 2004 sales

$ millions

as a % of yearly sales

Department stores

3,172

15

Beer, wine and liquor stores

1,618

12

Appliance, television and other electronics stores

1,491

17

Family clothing stores

1,115

14

Sporting goods stores

543

14

Women's clothing stores

523

12

Jewellery stores plus luggage and leather goods stores

471

22

Other home furnishings stores

360

14

Toy, hobby and game stores

296

22

Book stores and news dealers

238

15

Other clothing stores

223

16

Men's clothing stores

214

15

Gift, novelty and souvenir stores

213

15

Pre-recorded tape, compact disc and record stores

159

21

Other specialty food stores

140

14

Camera and photographic supplies stores

95

16

Musical instrument and supplies stores

79

14

Cosmetics, beauty supplies and perfume stores

73

17

Children's and infants' clothing stores

63

14

Total sales in these stores

11,086

32.1

Source: Statistics Canada, Monthly Retail Trade Survey.