From Amazon warehouses to Walmart aisles, here's what retail workers earned in 2025

Nearly two-thirds of US workers have held a retail job at some point, highlighting the sector’s broad role as an entry point into the labor market. The article notes that several CEOs began in hourly retail roles before advancing to lead the companies they now run. The piece is largely factual and does not report any company-specific financial developments.

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Nearly two-thirds of US workers have held a retail job at some point, highlighting the sector’s broad role as an entry point into the labor market. The article notes that several CEOs began in hourly retail roles before advancing to lead the companies they now run. The piece is largely factual and does not report any company-specific financial developments.