In 2023, the number of persons employed in the retail sale in non-specialized stores sector in France stood at approximately 899,000 employees. The forecasted data indicates a steady growth trajectory with year-on-year increases of around 1.3% in 2024, moving to 1.9% by 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a consistent upward trend, averaging at approximately 1.5% annually, reaching a projected 957,800 employees in 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of automation and digitalization on employment, shifts towards e-commerce affecting physical store jobs, and the potential influence of economic conditions on disposable income and retail employment dynamics.
