Other General Merchandise Stores
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except department stores). This industry also comprises establishments known as warehouse clubs, superstores or supercenters primarily engaged in retailing a general line of groceries in combination with general lines of new merchandise, such as apparel, furniture, and appliances.
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Occupations
in Demand for Other General Merchandise Stores |
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 |
 |
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| Retail Salespersons | 1,800 |
11.4% |
2,070 |
2,719 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Cashiers and Counter & Rental Clerks | 2,370 |
-4.9% |
2,670 |
2,670 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Stock Clerks & Order Fillers | 740 |
-10.7% |
740 |
740 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| First-line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers | $26,871 |
670 |
0.9% |
390 |
410 |
Related
work experience |
| Customer Service Representatives | 460 |
19.3% |
310 |
708 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| First-line Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support Workers | $34,708 |
570 |
2.0% |
340 |
371 |
Related
work experience |
| Packers & Packagers, Hand | 360 |
8.3% |
340 |
492 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Janitors & Cleaners | $18,488 |
1,130 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
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| Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks | 300 |
5.4% |
190 |
239 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development |
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