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Retail Jobs Decline in October as Hurricanes Continue to Skew Numbers

WASHINGTON, November 3, 2017 – Retail industry employment declined by 18,000 jobs in October, the National Retail Federation said today. The number excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, the economy added 261,000 jobs, the Labor Department said. “Retail jobs were down in October while overall employment was up, but it is difficult to draw conclusions because the jobs... Read More