Debunking some common myths about retailing

Retail careers ar not dead-ned jobs, and the retailing industry is not a bystander to the dynamic American economy. Retailing accounts for 18% of all US employment. In the year from 1990 to 1996, retailing added almost 2 million jobs to the US economy. Average starting salaries in retailing range from $24,000 to $33,000 per year. In addition, the promotion rate for retailing is high, and average salaries after 5 years are higher than in most other occupations. Retail careers also offer the opportunity for quick advancement in any career path.