By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer 2 hours, 31 minutes ago WASHINGTON - Retail sales edged up by a weaker amount than expected in June as sales at auto dealerships plunged.The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that retail sales increased by just 0.1 percent last month, even weaker than the 0.4 percent gain that analysts had been expecting.
That small rise reflected a 3.3 percent drop in sales at auto dealerships, highlighting the troubles the U.S. auto industry is facing with a weak economy and soaring gasoline prices.
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