Lockdowns Lead to Record Drops in Retail Sales, Factory Output

P.M. Edition for May 15. Retail sales and factory output declined in April, as states locked down and consumers pulled back on spending. WSJ reporter Harriet Torry digs into the numbers. Plus, Suzanne Kapner explains how the pandemic is pushing some retailers to the brink. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Have a question or comment about the economy reopening? Leave us a voice message at (315) 992-8298. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices