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US Retail Job Market Softening, Data Shows

Retail lost 6,000 jobs among hard goods retailers in June, but added 5,000 among warehouse clubs…

Retail Added 12,600 Jobs to Ranks In May

Even though the pace of retail job growth has slowed, the strength of the US labor market has help retail add…

Retail Job Growth (Finally) Sees an Uptick

There's finally some good news about the labor front in retail. Here, experts discuss where they see job…

Stay or Go? What Factors Impact a Store Associate’s Loyalty

For apparel and luxury store associates, enjoyable work and autonomy rank far higher in importance than pay…

Payroll Concerns Force Francesca’s to Trim Staff

Francesca's has cut store leadership jobs over payroll cost concerns in 2023.

Retail Posts Slight Job Gains in February

The jobs market slowed in February but retail got a slight bump up.

Thousands of Fashion and Retail Jobs Could Be In Jeopardy

Fashion firms and retailers could see potential job losses of up to 18,517, not including cuts in warehousing…

Walmart’s Plan to Add New Stores Will Create ‘Hundreds of Jobs’

Walmart U.S. will build or convert more than 150 stores over the next 5 years.

Next Wave in Retail Job Loss Could Be From This Sector

Transportation and warehousing shed 23,000 jobs in December. The outlook isn't looking any better.

REI Lays Off Nearly 275 Retail Employees as It Revamps Store Operations

REI said it will open about 1,300 new jobs through Q4, including full-time jobs and seasonal hires.

September Jobs Report Signals US Economic Strength

The U.S. employment market was hot in September, according to Labor Department data.

Walmart Sued by EEOC for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation Firing

A store manager is accused of unwelcome sexual touching, requests for sexual acts in exchange for money and…

Macy’s and Target Announce Holiday Hiring Plans

With inflation slowing, retailers "won't be able to pass increased labor costs to the consumer as easily," a…

Retail Added 6,300 Jobs in August, as Pace of Hiring Slows

Although retail was still adding jobs in August, the pace of hiring has slowed from both July and year-ago…

Saks ‘Conspiracy’ Under Review in Legal Imbroglio

The Department of Justice and 21 attorneys general are behind workers suing Saks and other luxury names over…