The LSEG U.S. Retail and Restaurant Q2 earnings index, which tracks changes in the growth rate of earnings within the sector, is expected to show a 17.6% growth over last year’s levels. Our metrics show that six of 10 consumer-related industries have turned negative (Exhibit 1). Of the 199 retailers tracked by LSEG, the Broadline Retail sector is headed for the highest earnings growth rate in the second quarter, recording a 1040.5% surge over last year’s level. In fact, it has been the strongest performing sector over the past year as consumers’ preferences have pivoted towards services. Making up for