Worst US retail sales on record amid lockdown

The historic fall was lead by a 79 per cent dive in fashion and clothing sales

"The shutdown of most physical apparel stores, plus the sharp decline in outfits needed for work and leisure contributed to the precipitous drop. While there were a few bright spots, most notably from athleisure and comfort clothing, consumers simply turned their backs on fashion in April."month-to-month comparisons provide little insight other than indicating that most of the economy was on lockdown.

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