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Retail / Wholesale

The retail and wholesale sector is the largest private sector employer in the province.

Retail/Wholesale – Hiring Practices

Castle group of companies

Spring Valley Building Centre, Kensington; O’Leary Building Centre, Town ‘N Country Carpet One, Summerside and Western Truss, Elmsdale

Eastlink

Charlottetown

Fastenal

Charlottetown

Fortune Bridge Farms/ Toby’s Farm Market

Fortune Bridge

Gap Factory

Charlottetown

Green Diamond Equipment

Stratford, Summerside and Bloomfield

Inspired Living

Charlottetown and Cavendish Boardwalk

MacAusland’s Woollen Mills Ltd.

Bloomfield

O’Leary Farmer’s Co-op Food Market

O’Leary

Quilting B & More

Charlottetown

Rising Tide Bikes

Charlottetown

St. Peter’s Bay General Store

St. Peter’s Bay

West Prince Animal Supplies – Pet, Farm & Tack Store and West Prince Veterinary Hospital

O’Leary

According to the WorkPEI Employment Analysis as of February 2022, 12,000 people are employed in retail and wholesale on PEI.


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  • The 4 biggest retail trends in 2021
    • Ecommerce continued to grow as shoppers and retailers redefined in-store experiences
    • Hiring struggles and worker burnout led to labor shortages
    • Supply chain delays disrupted commerce
    • POS systems evolved to better serve retailers
  • Top 5 predictions for 2022 retail trends
    • Shopper behavior will continue to evolve
    • Retailers will get creative in addressing hiring struggles
    • Technology and automation will define shopping experiences
    • BNPL will move in store as ways to pay change
    • Supply chain struggles (and creative solutions) will define the first half of 2022

Some types of retail stores on PEI

  • Appliance, TV, & Electronics
  • Grocery
  • Auto Parts and Accessories
  • Health Food Supplies
  • Baked Goods
  • Books
  • Hardware
  • Building Materials & Supplies
  • Jewellery
  • Car, Boat, & Heavy Equipment
  • Lawn and Garden Equipment
  • Computers & Software
  • Luggage and Leather Goods
  • Convenience
  • Meat, Fish & Seafood Markets
  • Department
  • Florists
  • Office Supplies
  • Furniture
  • Pharmacies
  • Flooring
  • Sewing
  • Gas Stations
  • Sports, Toys, Hobby, Games & Music
  • Gift, Novelty & Souvenirs
  • Nurseries & Garden Centres

Some staff titles

  • General Manager
  • Sales Associate
  • Service Manager
  • Cashier
  • Department Manager
  • Department Supervisor
  • Licensed Technician
  • Shipper/Receiver
  • Operational Manager
  • Associate Buyer
  • Sports Clerk
  • Service Advisor
  • Promoter

Top websites to find PEI retail jobs

  • www.workpei.ca
  • www.jobbank.gc.ca
  • www.careerbeacon.com
  • www.workopolis.com
  • www.indeed.com
  • www.cdspei.ca/jobboard

For an overview of many Job Posting sites, advertising PEI jobs, click here.

For more information about retail careers, visit the Retail Council of Canada at www.retailcouncil.org.


PEI Retail/Wholesale – news you can use:

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Fabric and hand crafts store is hiring

West Prince business leaders talk about transitioning to achieve stability and success during the pandemic

Floral designer opens her own business & supports local craftspeople and artisans

A longtime gardening hobby becomes a successful home-based business

New business receives people’s choice community impact award

Mom and daughter fulfill a life-long dream to open a small business

Atlantic Canada’s economic recovery from COVID-19: PEI outlook

JEMS Boutique uses social media to stay in touch with customers


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