Courtesy of Mish.
Inquiring minds may be interested in how the retail sector employment is performing vs food services and drinking places employment. Let’s take a look.
Retail Trade vs Food Service and Drinking – Thousands of Employees
Retail Trade vs Food Service and Drinking – Percent Change from Year Ago
Retail trade is not where you want to be right now, and it will get worse when the next recession hits.
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Mike “Mish” Shedlock