Investing in the best retail stocks can be an enticing prospect, but it’s imperative to tread with caution. Shoppers have fueled much of the retail sales growth we’ve seen by spending more on gasoline and other essential goods, a silver lining against the backdrop of spiraling inflation. Yet, these promising figures serve as a double-edged sword. That’s because while they provide a glimmer of hope for those anticipating we may be able to ward off a recession, they still leave us with lukewarm pr