# Retail down but not surprising

**URL:** <https://community.theschmatte.com/t/retail-down-but-not-surprising/3992>\
**Category:** LAYOFFS/HIRING FREEZES\
**Created:** [June 9, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/retail-down-but-not-surprising/3992 "2025-06-09T17:18:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 9, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.theschmatte.com/t/retail-down-but-not-surprising/3992/1 "2025-06-09T17:18:53Z")

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> **[Retail job cuts surge in 2025’s first half](https://www.retaildive.com/news/retail-job-cuts-surge-first-half-2025/750145/)**
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> In the U.S., job losses were up 274% from last year, while hiring plans remain “historically low,” according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.