Oregon retail jobs fall nearly 6 percent since 2019, outpacing national decline

13 articles · Updated · OregonLive · Apr 26

Oregon’s retail employment has dropped almost 6% since 2019, while the national decline is only about 1%, according to state data.
The decline is driven by the end of federal stimulus, persistent inflation, and a continued shift to e-commerce, which now accounts for 16% of U.S. retail sales.
Local economic stagnation, slow homebuilding, and major store closures in Portland have further impacted jobs, especially affecting entry-level workers and those needing flexible hours.

Why is Oregon’s retail decline six times worse than the national average?

With retail jobs vanishing, is Oregon's economy secretly thriving in other ways?

Can advanced manufacturing jobs replace the thousands of retail positions lost?

Could a new tax on empty storefronts revive Portland's dying downtown?

Will demolished malls and empty stores become new neighborhoods or urban deserts?