Canadian retail sales fell -1.1% MoM to $69.2 billion in May 2025, with volumes down -1.4% MoM and weakness led by motor vehicle and parts dealers.

• Core retail sales (ex-gas and autos) were flat MoM, held back by a -1.2% drop in food and beverage retailers.

• Motor vehicle and parts dealers dropped -3.6% MoM, led by new car dealers (-4.6%), while auto parts and tire retailers rose 1.7%.
• Gasoline stations declined -1.4% MoM in value and -2.1% MoM in volume.
• E-commerce sales dropped -1.7% MoM to $4.3 billion, representing 6.2% of total sales (vs 6.3% in April).
• Advance estimate for June retail sales suggests a rebound of +1.6% MoM.