Hiring activities in retail, e-commerce bouncing back gradually: Naukri

The retail segment, which has been badly hit due to the lockdown restrictions, is bouncing back gradually with anuptick in hiring of 15 per cent in September when compared with the previous month, according to a report.

However, the hiring activities are still down by 50 per cent compared to the corresponding month a year ago, according to a report by Naukri.com.

The sector is showing a slow but steady sequential recovery but the sector is likely to bounce back further during the festive season in the country, it added.

“As more public spaces have opened up keeping social distancing in mind, we see movement pick up in retail spaces. Hiring is also picking up accordingly,” the report added.