**Canada’s retail sales edged up 0.6% in June, driven by a surge in auto sales, but economists say the overall trend remains weak, with consumers pulling back on discretionary purchases amid concerns about the economy and inflation.**.
According to Statistics Canada, retail sales rose to C$62.2 billion in June, beating analyst expectations of a 0.3% increase. However, excluding motor vehicle and parts dealers, retail sales actually fell 0.1%..
