NRF launches Retail Jobs Week

Washington, D.C. -- The National Retail Federation (NRF) is offering Retail Jobs Week the week of Oct. 13-17, a multi-faceted effort to push back against long-held misperceptions about working in the retail industry. Through this initiative, NRF aims to continue educating Washington lawmakers about the value retail jobs deliver for workers and the economy.



Through research, facts and real-life stories, NRF will use Retail Jobs Week to promote the power of retail employment to Washington decision-makers. Retail, the largest private sector employer in this country, supports 42 million jobs and adds $2.6 trillion to the national economy. During the last decade, the NRF says retail has played a critical role in generating much-needed job growth in this country.



The five-day initiative will include the release of original research, new content showcasing retailers from every state in the country, social engagement of the retail community and a focused discussion highlighting the benefits of retail jobs.



”Stubborn misperceptions have existed about retail and the jobs our industry provides,” said NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay. “Once again, we are asking that elected officials join us and stand up for the millions of people who make this industry great, are proud of their work and provide value to our daily lives.”