Data
Number of Retail Jobs Up
The American retail industry added 12,900 jobs during the month of November after losses in October.
The American retail industry added 12,900 jobs during the month of November, according to new data released by the National Retail Federation. Employment increased in most retail sectors during November, but there were decreases in electronics and appliance stores, clothing stores and non-store sales, which includes online sales. The November increase compares with a loss of 10,300 jobs in October. The number excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.