Job prospects Retail Merchandiser in the Cape Breton Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Retail and wholesale buyers in the Cape Breton Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Retail and wholesale buyers (NOC 62101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Retail and wholesale buyers in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Retail and wholesale buyers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 46%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 35%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology