OTTAWA - 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.

Between the pandemic upending shopping habits five years ago and the economy causing consumers to tighten their purse strings in 2025, it’s been a tumultuous half decade for retailers.

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