10 Best Retail Employers to Work for 2021

The pandemic has left millions of Americans jobless, while simultaneously putting many employed retail associates on the front lines. Yet in the face of these challenges, some top retailers are still garnering recommendations from their valued employees.

This is not an easy task, considering the current retail climate. While the unemployment rate fell to 6.3% in January from 6.7 % in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, notable job gains were offset by losses in retail trade, among other sectors. Retail trade lost 38,000 jobs in January, after adding 135,000 jobs in December.

In addition to job losses, in the face of COVID-19, retail employees’ safety has been pushed to top of mind for c-suite executives. And many workers have faced challenges both professional and personal in an unprecedented year.

Despite all this, some companies have risen to the challenge — attracting and retaining talented employees, while keeping their wellbeing and safety in mind.

To pinpoint the companies liked best by employees Forbes partnered with market research company Statista for its annual ranking of America’s Best Employers. The ranking is divided into two lists: one for the top large companies with more than 5,000 U.S. employees, and another for the top midsize companies with 1,000 to 5,000.

The final lists rank the 500 large and 500 midsize employers that received the most recommendations. Below, RIS looked at the data and pulled the top 10 large and midsized retailers that made the cut.