The employment in the retail sale in non-specialized stores sector in Sweden has shown steady growth from 2013 to 2023, moving from 69.45 thousand to 82.53 thousand full-time equivalents. The year-on-year variation has generally been positive with notable exceptions in 2017 and 2019, indicating occasional slowdowns. The CAGR over the last five years stands at approximately 0.85% demonstrating moderate but consistent growth. Forecasted data for employment from 2024 to 2028 suggests a continued upward trend with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.82% and an expected growth rate of 4.18%, reaching 86.94 thousand by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements leading to operational efficiencies
- Increasing emphasis on e-commerce impact
- Potential policy changes affecting labor regulations
- Demographic shifts influencing consumer behavior and staffing needs
