Retail sales rose 1.5% in June, boosted by food and beverage spending
August 22, 2025
Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 1.5 per cent to $70.2-billion in June, helped by increased spending at food and beverage retailers.
However, the agency says its preliminary estimate for July pointed to a 0.8-per-cent drop in retail sales for that month, though it cautioned the figure would be revised.
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