In the retail sale of electrical household appliances, furniture, lighting equipment, and other household articles in specialized stores sector in France, the forecast for the number of employed persons shows a declining trend from 2024 to 2028, starting at 83.39 thousand in 2024 and decreasing each year to 74.39 thousand in 2028. The year-on-year decrease for 2025 is approximately 2.73%, while 2026, 2027, and 2028 each show a further decline of about 2.79%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five years is a decline of roughly 2.23% annually.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in consumer behavior favoring e-commerce and the increasing automation in retail operations, potentially influencing further employment reductions. Additionally, sustainability trends may impact the types of products offered, requiring adaptation in workforce skills.
