Globe and MailAhead of the Bell: Retail Sales expected to riseBusinessWeekRetail sales are expected to show an increase in August despite weakness in auto sales. Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters expect retail sales will increase 0.3 percent in August following a 0.4 percent rise in July. The Commerce Department will ...August retail sales up 0.4 pct., best in 5 monthsThe Associated PressRetail sales jump the most in five monthsWashington PostU.S.