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Retail Trade in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Retail Trade industry in the US, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. The retail trade sector is the final step in merchandise distribution and includes retailers operating brick-and-mortar locations and e-commerce platforms. Merchandise sold by retailers is purchased from suppliers and is then sold to consumers through the retailers’ stores or other mediums. This sector excludes the physical manufacture of merchandise and businesses that primarily trade as wholesalers.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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Related Industries
| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale Trade in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Manufacturing in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Global Car & Automobile Sales |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| New Car Dealers in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Furniture Stores in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are employed in the Retail Trade in the US in 2026?
There is 18,413,114 people employed in the Retail Trade in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Retail Trade in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Retail Trade in the US grew 0.6% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Retail Trade in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Retail Trade in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Retail Trade in the US employ?
The average Retail Trade in the US business is 6.4 employees.
Are businesses in the Retail Trade in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Retail Trade in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Retail Trade in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Retail Trade in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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