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Retail and Wholesale

June 5, 2020

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

COVID-19 News & Resources

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

Retail and Wholesale on Prince Edward Island – Company hiring practices

Retail / Wholesale

  • Castle group of companies: Spring Valley Building Centre, Kensington; O’Leary Building Centre, Town ‘N Country Carpet One, Summerside and Western Truss, Elmsdale
  • Gap Factory, Charlottetown
  • Green Diamond Equipment, Stratford, Summerside and Bloomfield
  • Eastlink, Charlottetown
  • 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


PEI Retail news you can use:

Oh Fudge PEI founder and fudge maker, Patricia MacLean, to learn all about her unique PEI potato fudge!
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

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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