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Department Stores in Canada - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Department Stores industry in Canada, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. The industry retails a broad range of general merchandise in one store, such as apparel, jewellery, cosmetics, home furnishings, general household products, toys, appliances and sporting goods. Discount department stores, which are also included in the industry, sell similar goods at low prices. Big-box retailers and supercentres that offer fresh groceries in their stores and warehouse clubs that operate under membership programs, however, are not included in this industry.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2020-2025 XX%
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How many people are employed in the Department Stores in Canada in 2025?
There is 116,962 people employed in the Department Stores in Canada as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Department Stores in Canada in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Department Stores in Canada grew 1.6% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Department Stores in Canada expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Department Stores in Canada to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Department Stores in Canada employ?
The average Department Stores in Canada business is 5,316.5 employees.
Are businesses in the Department Stores in Canada adding employees?
The average business in the Department Stores in Canada now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Department Stores in Canada?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Department Stores in Canada has decreased in the last five years.
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