October 2010 National Retail Sales Results
October finished with nice solid gains and the word on the street is incredibly positive!
I am excited to share that business continues to improve and we are noticing this in many different pockets of the country and in many different ways.
As you may know our office is 100% retail focused and has operated in retail for 25+ years. Ten years ago we listened to our clients needs and carved out niche areas specific to what they indicated as "tough to fill" retail areas. The good news is, as an office, we expect to finish 2010 with a 20% increase if everything continues to point in the direction that it is, and although we are not a retail company we run parallel with you retailers and so does our business. I believe that has set us apart from other recruiters and sustained us during these times.
We noticed this down turn in late 2008 in our Buying and Merchandising area first. Much like you, we never anticipated what was going to take place in 2009. This time was anything but exciting, definitely a year of learning. We too downsized, right sized or whatever kind of sizing that was taking place. This experience has taught all to be better at what we do in whatever role we are in. Some called it a cleansing.
We are excited and energized by not only the Clients that are coming back, but what we are hearing as companies are stratigizing for 2011.
Have fun reading October results. Best wishes to all for a wonderful Holiday Season.
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