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Retail Is on the Rise

Despite tough winter weather on the East Coast, stores add staff.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Has Spring sprung in retail? After a gloomy two years, fourth quarter sales were up and the good times continued through February 2010. Now comes a report that retailers are hiring again…a sure sign of strength. The U.S. jobs picture in February was slightly better than expected, a sign that the employment outlook may be stabilizing. Apparel retailers increased staffing levels in February for the second month in a row, hiring 7,200 workers, the Labor Department said today. Department s...

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