There has been an encouraging rebound in retail sales across advanced economies as lockdowns have eased, driven by a pick-up in sales of discretionary items such as clothing and furniture and a shift towards online sales. While the recovery should continue, its pace will be limited by higher unemployment and easing government support. And discretionary spending is vulnerable to renewed virus outbreaks.
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