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