The recent lockdowns caused retail sales to plunge by 5.7% in April and the preliminary estimate implies they fell sharply in May as well. The outlook is much brighter, with the record level of consumer confidence implying that, now coronavirus restrictions are being eased, spending will rebound strongly.
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