Retail sales in Canada likely increased 0.7% month-over-month in September 2026, extending a 1.2% rise in August, according to preliminary estimates. Meanwhile, data for August was revised down from a preliminary estimate of a 1.3% increase. In August, the largest gain in retail sales was observed at motor vehicle and parts dealers (+1.2%), led by new car dealers (1.5%). In August, gains at automotive parts, accessories and tire retailers (+1.4%) were offset by lower sales at other motor vehicle dealers (-1.4%) and used car dealers (-0.5%). Also, sales at gasoline stations and fuel vendors increased 1.7%, up for the first time in three months. In volume terms however, sales at gasoline stations and fuel vendors decreased 0.5%.