Posted on by

2026 Q3 US Retail Labor Market Update

The retail vertical split in the third quarter of 2026 as postings in the retail category rose slightly, while the vertical’s other categories declined. Wage growth in retail categories settled near the labor market average, while seasonal hiring got off to a strong start in September.

Indeed Job Postings

A table titled “Retail job postings slightly outperform the labor market” with three columns: occupational category, percent change in the past year, and percent change from February 1, 2020. All postings are up 3.1% over the past year and 3.7% since February 2020. Retail is up 5.1% over the past year but down 10.4% since February 2020. Food Preparation & Service is down 3.2% and 4.2%, and Hospitality & Tourism is down 4.7% and 15.1%.

Overall US job postings on Indeed remain

Original Link

See also  September 2025 Jobs Day Statement: Visibility Remains Limited

Subscribe to Recruiting Headlines

* indicates required

RECRUITMENT MARKETPLACE


»Free CRM Audit from Dalia


»See how your employer brand stacks up against the competition with CLEO Ai


»Access Applicants You Can’t Find Anywhere Else


»HR Technology Wire


»Job Board Directory


»An ATS that drives progress and delivers efficiency


»Recruiting Newsletters


»Recruiter Ebooks