Retail and Wholesale

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

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:

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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

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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

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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