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Table 8
Market share of food and beverages by selected trade groups, Canada, 1998, 2006 and 2007

Sector Market share in %
1998
2006
2007
Food and beverage stores 87.7 85.9 85.4
General merchandise stores 7.4 9.6 10.1
All other sectors 4.9 4.5 4.5
Source: Statistics Canada, special tabulation, Distributive Trades Division.