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Hiring Surge in Retail Sector

Updated 2026-05-10 12:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Retailers are hiring aggressively, adding nearly 22,000 jobs in April. However, consumer spending is showing signs of caution, raising concerns about the sustainability of this growth.

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Retailers are on a hiring spree. But consumers are sending warning signs

The retail trades added nearly 22,000 jobs in April, accounting for about one-fifth of total job growth.

2026-05-10 11:29 UTC