Retailers aren’t looking too eager to hire as economic uncertainty builds. The industry shed 6,000 jobs in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Friday. The drop was modest, and some ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Danziger reports on retail, focused on the luxury consumer market. Retail job losses are surging, with Amazon and Target ...

In an already tenuous consumer landscape, unemployment is gaining and hiring is slipping — a double whammy that looms over the economy. In August, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%, the highest ...

In a digital age, it’s almost impossible to apply for a job unless you have access to a computer and the internet. Back in the day, job applications were actual pieces of paper, and looking for a job ...

The number of job cuts announced in the first five months of 2025 increased 80% from the same period the prior year, according to a new report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Employers have ...