Retail Industry Indicators 2008

Did you know… 

• Retailers employ more U.S. workers than any other industry.
• Most part-time retail workers work part time by choice.
• Most retailers are small businesses.
• The average retail worker now costs employers more than $16 per hour.

Retail Industry Indicators 2008 is a comprehensive report on trends in the retail companies.  Drawing from official government data, supplemented by industry surveys, it presents up-to-date information on a variety of topics that describe the industry.  These include including retailers’ contribution to the overall U.S. economy, retail store and online sales levels and trends, employment and compensation levels and trends, and information about retail companies, including inventory shrinkage, profitability and size of retailers.

Please note: Retail Industry Indicators 2008 is delivered via email in PDF form.

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