Retailers pushed past tech firms for most layoffs in April
May 5, 2023
U.S. retailers posted the most job cuts in April, bringing the industry’s total for 2023 to 36,000, according to a report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. “Retailers and Consumer Goods Manufacturers are preparing for a tightening in consumer spending, particularly with the Fed’s hike to interest rates in an attempt to control inflation,” said Andrew Challenger, senior vice president at the placement firm.
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