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March 1, 2012
Kronos: Retail hiring on the rise

The Kronos Retail Labor Index released by the company showed that retail hiring is on the rise, even as fewer people seek jobs in the retail sector.

Chelmsford, Mass. -- The Kronos Retail Labor Index released by the company on Thursday showed that retail hiring is on the rise, even as fewer people seek jobs in the retail sector.

The Index jumped to 4.2%, up nearly 7% from last year, indicating a potential recovery in the labor market. The number of applications edged down 1.3% , which is down nearly 6% from its level one year ago, pointing to applicants seeking employment in other growing industries.

October 11, 2011
Kronos report: Retail hiring highest since end of recession

A report released by Kronos said that the retail hiring levels have reached the highest mark in nearly three years.

Chelmsford, Mass. -- A report released Tuesday by Kronos said that the retail hiring levels have reached the highest mark in nearly three years. The Kronos Retail Labor Index, which characterizes the current state of the demand and supply sides of the labor market within the U.S. retail sector, rose to 3.9% in September, reflecting a strong gain in hires and a modest decline in applications, all on a seasonally adjusted basis. (A level of 3.0% means that for every 100 applications received, three hires occurred).