Even though the 0.7% rise in headline retail sales in August was much better than expected, the details were far less positive, with big downward revisions to previous months, while the rise in online and grocery store spending, which contrasts with stagnant spending at bars and restaurants, suggesting that Delta fears are playing a key role.
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