Retail Price Report

Why are we conducting this survey?

The Retail Price Report collects prices of product transactions to create the Retail Services Price Index (RSPI). This index measures the price movements of services provided by retailers. A retail service price is defined as the margin earned on the sale of a good. Therefore, RSPI (Retail Service Price Index) is not a selling price index. The RSPI (Retail Service Price Index) can be joined with other business service indexes to provide estimates of real world output used in calculations of gross domestic product (GDP) and economy-wide productivity, monitor inflation, and feed an important research agenda at Statistics Canada.

The RSPI can also be used by businesses to measure their performance relative to the industry, evaluate trends, or perform international comparisons of productivity, inflation and trade.

For an interactive visualization of trends in the index, please consult the following link: Wholesale and Retail Services Price Indexes: Interactive Tool

For more information on the larger Producer Price Index (PPI) program to which the RSPI (Retail Services Price Index) belongs, please consult the following link: Producer Price Indexes Portal

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Your participation in this survey is required under the authority of the Statistics Act.

Authorization to collect this information

Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.

Confidentiality

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes.

Record Linkage

To enhance the data from this survey and to minimize the reporting burden, Statistics Canada may combine it with information from other surveys or from administrative sources.

Reporting Instructions

For each product, please verify the product specifications and the purchase and selling price currencies, and report average purchase prices and average selling prices for the current month. Please also report any missing historical data.

The products selected must meet the following criteria:

  •  Is a major annual retail revenue generator for this business,
  • Sold regularly throughout the year, and
  • Typically generates positive margins (i.e. (in other words), sold at a higher price than it is purchased).

If a product no longer satisfies the above criteria, please select another product. If precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimates.

Deadline for completing this questionnaire

Please complete this questionnaire and submit it within 5 days of receipt.

Business or organization and contact information

1. Verify or provide the business or organization's legal and operating name and correct where needed.

Note: Legal name modifications should only be done to correct a spelling error or typo.

Legal name
Operating name (if applicable)

2. Verify or provide the contact information of the designated business or organization contact person for this questionnaire and correct where needed.

Note: The designated contact person is the person who should receive this questionnaire. The designated contact person may not always be the one who actually completes the questionnaire.

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Title
  • Preferred language of communication
  • Mailing address (number and street)
  • City
  • Province, territory or state
  • Postal code or ZIP code
  • Country
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (including area code)
  • Extension number (if applicable)
  • Fax number (including area code)

3. Verify or provide the current operational status of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.

  • Operational
  • Not currently operational
    • Why is this business or organization not currently operational? E.g. (for example), temporarily or permanently closed, change of ownership. Why is this business or organization not currently operational?
      • Seasonal operations
      • Ceased operations
      • Sold operations
      • Amalgamated with other businesses or organizations
      • Temporarily inactive but will re-open
      • No longer operating due to other reasons
    • When did this business or organization close for the season?
      • Date
    • When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?
      • Date
    • When did this business or organization cease operations?
      • Date
    • Why did this business or organization cease operations?
      • Bankruptcy
      • Liquidation
      • Dissolution
      • Other
    • Specify the other reasons why the operations ceased
    • When was this business or organization sold?
      • Date
    • What is the legal name of the buyer?
    • When did this business or organization amalgamate?
      • Date
    • What is the legal name of the resulting or continuing business or organization?
    • What are the legal names of the other amalgamated businesses or organizations?
    • When did this business or organization become temporarily inactive?
      • Date
    • When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?
      • Date
    • Why is this business or organization temporarily inactive?
    • When did this business or organization cease operations?
      • Date
    • Why did this business or organization cease operations?

Attach files (if applicable)

This is the start of a new module. Question numbering will reset to 1 in this section.

Note: The sequence of questions may vary depending on responses provided.

1. Our records indicate that this business fulfills its reporting obligations using file attachment(s). Select and attach the required file(s) with pricing information for the reference month. You may also attach new or updated files for past periods if necessary.

To attach files

  • Press the Attach files button.
  • Choose the file to attach. Multiple files can be attached.

Note:

  • Each file must not exceed 5 MB (megabytes).
  • All attachments combined must not exceed 50 MB (megabytes).
  • The name and size of each file attached will be displayed on the page.

Component list

2.(First month of reporting) According to our records, the following product categories generate the most retail revenue for your business or your industry.

Product classification is based on the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) version 2022.

For each category, select a product that:

  • Is a major annual retail revenue generator for this business within this product category,
  • Is sold regularly throughout the year, and
  • Typically generates positive margins (i.e.(in other words), sold at a higher price than it is purchased).

Product categories may be displayed more than once. This is to facilitate collection of multiple products within the same category. Do not select duplicate products.

(Subsequent months) These products were previously reported as representative of the retail activity for your business.

(If applicable) To maintain the quality of data Statistics Canada produces for the retail industry, we also require information for # additional product(s) sold by your business.

If an item is discontinued or no longer available, you will be asked to report for another product.

Product

3. Does the product fall under the following category: Product Category?

4. Indicate the product category to which the product belongs.
Search the product classification: type any product category or name.

5. Does the product meet the following criteria?

  • The product is sold regularly throughout the year.
  • The product typically generates positive margins

6. Was the product available for sale by this business in month of current year?

Available for sale means available for customer purchase at any time during the reporting period.

7. Why was this product not available for sale in month of current year?

  • Seasonal item
  • Temporarily out-of-stock or backordered
  • Discontinued or no longer sold
  • Other – specify

9. (First month of reporting) Enter the product information for a product within the category: Product Category.

Select a product that:

  • Is a major annual retail revenue generator for this business within this product category,
  • Is sold regularly throughout the year, and
  • Typically generates positive margins (i.e.(in other words), sold at a higher price than it is purchased).

(Subsequent months) Verify the product information below and update as necessary.

Product name
Product description
Manufacturer (if applicable)

Is this product currently imported?

  • Yes
    • Select the country
      • China
      • Germany
      • France
      • India
      • Japan
      • Mexico
      • Philippines
      • South Korea
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Other – specify
  • No

Indicate the code used by your business to identify this product.

  • An internal code – specify
  • SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) – specify
  • UPC (Universal Product Code) – specify
  • PLU (Price Look Up) – specify
  • Other – specify

What is the unit of measure for the purchase price you will report? If possible, please use the same units of measure for purchase and selling prices.

  • Each – e.g. (For example), 2.5 lbs (pounds), 750 g (grams), 500 ml (millilitres), 10 cm (centimetres) x 5 cm (centimetres) x 15 cm (centimetres) Specify size or weight
  • In a package e.g., 12 cases per box, 24 packages per case, 12 cartons per case, 24 units per carton – specify number of items and size or weight (if applicable)
  • In bulk e.g. (For example), per kilogram, litre, metre – specify size or weight
  • Other – specify size or weight

What is the unit of measure for the sale of this product?

If possible, please use the same units of measure for purchase and selling prices.

  • Each –e.g. (For example), 2.5 lbs (pounds), 750 g (grams), 500 ml (millilitres), 10 cm (centimetres) x 5 cm (centimetres) x 15 cm (centimetres) specify size or weight
  • In a package e.g., 12 cases per box, 24 packages per case, 12 cartons per case, 24 units per carton – specify number of items and size or weight
  • In bulk e.g., per kilogram, litre, metre – specify size or weight
  • Other – specify size or weight

10. Report monthly average prices for the product for the months listed below.

Previously reported data may be displayed. Please report missing information or make necessary corrections.

Report exact price. e.g. (For example), 100.67, 0.9854

Purchase price is the cost incurred by your business to acquire the product.
Include adjustments for discounts, rebates and freight.

Selling price is the amount received by your business for selling this product.
Include adjustments for discounts and promotions.
Exclude taxes and freight.

If you are unable to report exact prices per unit, report your best estimates. Do not report total cost of goods purchased or total revenue of goods sold.

  • Month 0
    • Purchase price
    • Purchase price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
    • Selling price
    • Selling price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
  • Month 1
    • Purchase price
    • Purchase price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
    • Selling price
    • Selling price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
  • Month 2
    • Purchase price
    • Purchase price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
    • Selling price
    • Selling price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)

Other – Specify other currency

Product replacement (if applicable)

7. You indicated that the product was not available for sale.

In month of current year, did this business have another product available for sale within the following category: Product Category?

Select a product that:

  • Is a major annual retail revenue generator for this business within this product category,
  • Is sold regularly throughout the year, and
  • Typically generates positive margins (i.e. (in other words), sold at a higher price than it is purchased).

Note: Press the help button (?) for a list of product examples within the category.

Product classification is based on the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS)

  • Yes
  • No

8. Enter the product information for a replacement product within the category: Product Category.

Select a product that:

  • Is a major annual retail revenue generator for this business within this product category,
  • Is sold regularly throughout the year, and
  • Typically generates positive margins (i.e. (in other words), sold at a higher price than it is purchased).

Product name
Product description
Manufacturer (if applicable)

Is this product currently imported?

  • Yes
    • Select the country
      • China
      • Germany
      • France
      • India
      • Japan
      • Mexico
      • Philippines
      • South Korea
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
      • Other – specify
  • No

Indicate the code used by your business to identify this product.

  • An internal code – specify
  • SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) – specify
  • UPC (Universal Product Code) – specify
  • PLU (Price Look Up) – specify
  • Other – specify

What is the unit of measure for the purchase price you will report? If possible, please use the same units of measure for purchase and selling prices.

  • Each – e.g. (For example), 2.5 lbs (pounds), 750 g (grams), 500 ml (millilitres), 10 cm (centimetres) x 5 cm (centimetres) x 15 cm (centimetres) specify size or weight
  • In a package e.g., 12 cases per box, 24 packages per case, 12 cartons per case, 24 units per carton – specify number of items and size or weight
  • In bulk e.g., per kilogram, litre, metre – specify size or weight
  • Other – specify size or weight

What is the unit of measure for the selling price you will report? If possible, please use the same units of measure for purchase and selling prices.

  • Each – e.g. (For example), 2.5 lbs (pounds), 750 g (grams), 500 ml (millilitres), 10 cm (centimetres) x 5 cm (centimetres) x 15 cm (centimetres) specify specify size or weight
  • In a package e.g., 12 cases per box, 24 packages per case, 12 cartons per case, 24 units per carton – specify number of items and size or weight
  • In bulk e.g., per kilogram, litre, metre – specify size or weight
  • Other – specify size or weight

12.  Report monthly average prices for the product for the months listed below.

Report exact prices. e.g. (For example), 100.67, 0.9854

Purchase price is the cost incurred by your business to acquire the product.
Include adjustments for discounts, rebates and freight.

Selling price is the amount received by your business for selling this product.
Include adjustments for discounts and promotions.
Exclude taxes and freight.

If you are unable to report exact prices per unit, report your best estimates. Do not report total cost of goods purchased or total revenue of goods sold.

  • Month 0
    • Purchase price
    • Purchase price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
    • Selling price
    • Selling price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
  • Month 1
    • Purchase price
    • Purchase price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
    • Selling price
    • Selling price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
  • Month 2
    • Purchase price
    • Purchase price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency
    • Selling price
    • Selling price currency
      • Canadian Dollars (CAD $)
      • American Dollars (USD $)
      • Euros (EUR €)
      • Japanese Yen (JPN ¥)
      • Chinese Yuan (CNY ¥)
      • Mexican Pesos (MXN $)
      • British Pounds (GBP £)
      • Swiss Francs (CHF)
      • Korean Won (KRW ₩)
      • Other – Specify other currency

New product (if applicable)

7. To maintain the quality of data Statistics Canada produces for the retail industry, we require information for additional product(s) sold by your business.

Select a product that:

  • Is a major annual retail revenue generator for this business within this product category,

  • Is sold regularly throughout the year, and

  • Typically generates positive margins (i.e. (in other words), sold at a higher price than it is purchased).

In month of current year did this business have a product available for sale within the following category?

  • Yes
  • No

8. Select the product category of another product that generates significant retail revenue for your business.

Product classification is based on the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS).

Data quality (if applicable)

3. Does the product fall under the following category?

Note: Press the help button (?) for a list of product examples within the category.

Product classification is based on the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS).

  • Yes
  • No

4. Indicate the product category to which product belongs.

Product classification is based on the North American Product Classification System (NAPCS).

Product classification: Type any product category or name

5. Does the product meet the following criteria?

Answer each of the following statements

Sold regularly throughout the year means sold for at least 6 months or more in a year.

Major annual retail revenue generator means that the listed product contributes a significant amount to the company's total annual retail revenue.

Generates positive margins means that the product is typically sold at a higher price than it is purchased.

  • The product is sold regularly throughout the year.
    • Yes
    • No
  • The product is a major annual retail revenue generator for this business
    • Yes
    • No
  • The product typically generates positive margins
    • Yes
    • No

Contact Person

13. Statistics Canada may need to contact the person who completed this questionnaire for further information.

Is FirstName LastName the best person to contact?

  • Yes
  • No
    • Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?
      • First name
      • Last name
      • Title
      • Email address
      • Telephone number (including area code)
      • Extension number (if applicable)
      • Fax number (include area code)

Feedback

14.How long did it take to complete this questionnaire? Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

  • Hour(s)
  • Minutes

Comments

15. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

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