Retail industry faces unprecedented layoffs: over 15,000 store closures expected in 2025
Economic pressures and the rise of e-commerce drive massive workforce reductions across major retailers
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U.S. adds 151,000 jobs in February amid rising unemployment and federal layoffs
Unemployment rate climbs to 4.1% as federal job cuts and economic uncertainties loom
Nearly 100 companies to lay off workers in March, impacting thousands
Major employers including Amazon, AT&T, and Walgreens slash jobs