In the U.S.A., retail job cuts rise 139% in a year

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An article by Morgane Monteiro

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9 December 2025 à 18h34

Updated on 16 December 2025 à 00h35

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An article by Morgane Monteiro

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9 December 2025 à 18h34

Updated on 16 December 2025 à 00h35

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According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, a company specialising in employment trend analysis, in the U.S.A., 2025 has been tough for retail employment. The sector recorded 91,954 job cuts between January and the end of November 2025, compared with 38,403 over the same period in 2024, showing an increase of 139% year on year. In November 2025, 3,290 jobs were cut, a rise of 35% compared with October. Overall, retail employed 15.6 million people in the U.S.A. at the end of September 2025.

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