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Retail & E-commerce: jobs, conferences and layoffs

Retailers, marketplaces and direct-to-consumer brands. Retail & E-commerce has about 486 verified open jobs on NextChapter right now, with a typical posted salary of $86,000 a year. About 21% of openings are entry or early-career level. Payroll employment in the closest BLS sector is up 0.2% over the past year (September 2026). 139 WARN layoff notices were filed in the last 12 months. 62 conferences are tagged to it, 53 with dates announced.

Retail & E-commerce market snapshot

Every figure names its source and period. Estimates are labeled as estimates.

Verified open jobs
about 486

Source: NextChapter job data, jobs verified live in the last 7 days.

Typical posted salary
$86,000 a year (middle half $58,000 to $133,000)

Source: NextChapter job data: salary ranges employers posted, midpoint of each range, 77 of the newest 486 verified open jobs.

Entry or early-career level
21% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: level read from the full posting, newest 486 verified open jobs.

Ask for AI skills
5% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data: AI-skill tagger on the posting text, newest 486 verified open jobs.

Remote
5% of openings

Source: NextChapter job data, newest 486 verified open jobs.

Employment, year over year
+0.2% in retail trade, the closest BLS sector

Source: BLS Current Employment Statistics, seasonally adjusted payroll employment, September 2026.

WARN layoff notices, Retail & E-commerce
139 notices naming 17,262 workers

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter, last 12 months.

States with the most notices
CA (14), MD (14), NY (13)

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter, last 12 months.

Most recent notice
Oct 21, 2026

Source: State WARN filings collected by NextChapter.

Conferences in the catalog for Retail & E-commerce
62, 53 with dates announced

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, checked against each event’s own site.

Next conference
CES, Jan 6, 2027

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

Median published ticket price
$750

Source: NextChapter conference catalog, lowest published price, 11 conferences with a price.

Open calls for speakers
7 conferences

Source: NextChapter conference catalog.

Skills most often named in openings

  1. 1. excel8%
  2. 2. supply chain7%
  3. 3. logistics5%
  4. 4. project management5%
  5. 5. audit4%
  6. 6. onboarding4%
  7. 7. powerpoint4%
  8. 8. forecasting3%

States with the most openings

  1. 1. CA11%
  2. 2. GA9%
  3. 3. NY8%
  4. 4. TX7%
  5. 5. PA4%

Open Retail & E-commerce jobs

Verified against the employer’s own career site within the last week.

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Retail & E-commerce conferences

Dates, costs, calls for speakers and who runs each one.

  • CES

    Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Registration open; price not listed on the home page.

  • NRF Retail's Big Show

    Jan 10 to Jan 12, 2027 · New York, NY

    Ticket $1,200 to $2,400. All-Access Pass: retail member $1,200 advance (through 11/19/2026), $1,300 last chance (through…

    Open call for speakers

  • The PPAI Expo

    Jan 12 to Jan 14, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Pricing not listed on the page.

  • FMI Midwinter Executive Conference

    Jan 20 to Jan 23, 2027 · Chula Vista, CA

    By invitation only. FMI site describes the Midwinter Executive Conference as invitation-only and member-only.

  • StorePoint Retail

    Jan 24 to Jan 27, 2027 · Nashville, TN

    By invitation only. Retailers reportedly attend at no cost (air, hotel, meals covered); suppliers buy packages.

  • ECRM Sessions

    Jan 25 to Jan 27, 2027 · Dallas, TX

    Apply to attend. Curated buyer-supplier meeting sessions; supplier fees apply and pricing is per program, not read. Many sessions…

  • Affiliate Summit West

    Jan 26 to Jan 28, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Ticket $949 to $1,309. Networking pass $949 (discounted until Nov 20, 2026), full price $1,309. VIP $1,249 / $1,609; Partnership…

  • Cosmoprof North America Miami

    Jan 26 to Jan 28, 2027 · Miami Beach, FL

    Free expo, paid sessions. Fee not shown on page.

  • RILA Retail CEO Forum

    Jan 30 to Feb 2, 2027 · Palm Beach, FL

    By invitation only. Pricing not listed on the page read.

  • The NGA Show

    Jan 31 to Feb 2, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. 2027 registration packages page not read.

    Open call for speakers

  • COTERIE New York

    Feb 7 to Feb 9, 2027 · New York, NY

    Free expo, paid sessions. Register to attend form; eligibility and fee not stated on the page.

  • NACS Leadership Forum

    Feb 16 to Feb 18, 2027 · Amelia Island, FL

    Ticket About $599. Paid retailer attendee $599; supplier (Hunter Club) registration $6,199-$7,999. Many retailers attend by…

  • Retailing Innovation Summit

    Feb 19, 2027 · College Station, TX

    Ticket About $295. $295 ticket

  • RILA LINK: The Retail Supply Chain Conference

    Feb 21 to Feb 24, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Ticket $1,095 to $2,195. Retail individual member $1,095 early bird (to Nov 13), $1,795 standard; retail non-member $1,495 early,…

  • eTail Palm Springs

    Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2027 · Palm Springs, CA

    Ticket About $499. Pricing from $499; promo code discounts exist.

  • eTail West

    Feb 22 to Feb 25, 2027 · Palm Springs, CA

    Free expo floor; session passes $499 to $1,199. Four-day pass $1,199 list; retailer/brand rates are discounted or free to…

  • Natural Products Expo West

    Mar 2 to Mar 5, 2027 · Anaheim, CA

    Free expo, paid sessions. Registration not yet open; 'Notify me' list.

    Open call for speakers

  • ASD Market Week

    Mar 2 to Mar 4, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Free. Pre-registration free for qualifying buyers; onsite $55 per the FAQ.

  • LPRC IMPACT Conference

    Mar 9 to Mar 11, 2027 · Gainesville, FL

    Free expo, paid sessions. Early bird closes 10/30; amounts not shown. Retailers register by one route, non-retailers by emailing…

  • The Inspired Home Show

    Mar 9 to Mar 11, 2027 · Chicago, IL

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • Shoptalk Spring

    Mar 22 to Mar 24, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Pass prices not on the home page; shown at registration.

  • Adobe Summit

    Mar 22 to Mar 25, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Ticket $1,895 to $2,295. In-person early bird $1,895 through Dec 31, 2026; regular $2,295; online registration free.

  • BeautyMatter FUTURE50 Summit

    Apr 8, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. Price not listed on events page.

  • FMI Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference

    Apr 12 to Apr 15, 2027 · Dallas, TX

    Paid ticket. Pricing not seen.

  • NACS State of the Industry Summit

    Apr 21 to Apr 23, 2027 · Fort Worth, TX

    Paid ticket. Notification sign-up open; pricing not seen.

  • Women in Retail Leadership Summit

    Apr 26 to Apr 28, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    By invitation only. Pricing on a separate register page not read.

  • RILA Retail Asset Protection Conference

    May 4 to May 7, 2027 · Louisville, KY

    Paid ticket. Registration and team rates on RILA's rate page; amounts not shown.

  • The NAMA Show

    May 5 to May 7, 2027 · New Orleans, LA

    Paid ticket. Rates on a separate page.

  • World Retail Congress

    May 10 to May 12, 2027 · Milan, IT

    Paid ticket. Registration interest list only.

  • FMI Financial Executive and Internal Audit Conference

    May 16 to May 18, 2027 · Providence, RI

    Paid ticket. Pricing not seen.

  • Salesforce Connections

    May 19 to May 20, 2027 · Chicago, IL

    Paid ticket. Pricing not seen.

  • The Lead Summit and DTC Symposium

    May 19 to May 20, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. Price not read; the DTC Symposium day has been included with summit registration.

  • ICSC Las Vegas (formerly RECon)

    May 24 to May 26, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Ticket $750 to $2,600. Member $900 advance, $1,150 standard, $1,675 onsite; non-member $2,250, $2,375, $2,600. Retailer members…

  • Shoptalk Europe

    Jun 1 to Jun 3, 2027 · Barcelona, ES

    Free expo, paid sessions. Retailers and brands can apply to attend free through a hosted programme; solution providers, analysts…

  • IDDBA Show

    Jun 6 to Jun 8, 2027 · Atlanta, GA

    Paid ticket. Attendee registration opens January 2027.

    Open call for speakers

  • CommerceNext Growth Show

    Jun 8 to Jun 9, 2027 · New York, NY

    Free expo, paid sessions. Ticket prices not listed on the home page.

    Open call for speakers

  • Retail Media Summit

    Jun 8 to Jun 10, 2027 · Chicago, IL

    Paid ticket. Price not read from site.

  • NRF Protect

    Jun 14 to Jun 16, 2027 · Tampa, FL

    Paid ticket. Registration not yet open; sign up for updates.

  • Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas

    Jul 13 to Jul 15, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Free expo, paid sessions. Fee not shown.

  • Summer Fancy Food Show

    Jul 25 to Jul 27, 2027 · New York, NY

    Paid ticket. 2027 prices not yet published. 2026 edition for reference: retailers/foodservice $79-$249, manufacturers $599-$999.…

    Open call for speakers

  • FMI Fresh Forward

    Aug 2 to Aug 4, 2027 · St. Louis, MO

    Paid ticket. Pricing not seen.

  • eTail Boston

    Aug 9 to Aug 11, 2027 · Boston, MA

    Ticket $500 to $4,199. Retailers/brands: 3-day $1,199 ($599.50 first mover to Mar 31), 2-day $999 ($499.50 first mover). VC firms…

  • NACS Loss Prevention and Safety Symposium

    Aug 24 to Aug 25, 2027 · Washington, DC

    Paid ticket. Notification sign-up open; pricing not seen.

  • FMI Annual Business Conference (ABC)

    Sep 13 to Sep 16, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Paid ticket. Pricing not published on the pages read.

  • Groceryshop

    Sep 13 to Sep 15, 2027 · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Prices on ticket page, not read.

  • Newtopia Now

    Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2027 · Rosemont, IL

    Paid ticket. Show floor Sept 15-16, Chicago/Rosemont. Registration not open; ticket price not published ('Notify Me' list).

  • FMI Supply Chain Forum

    Sep 14 to Sep 16, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Paid ticket. Pricing not seen.

  • GSX (Global Security Exchange)

    Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Ticket $1,130 to $1,420. 2026 edition prices: ASIS member $1,130 early, $1,420 after Jun 27 (non-member higher); 2027 pricing not…

    Open call for speakers

  • Amazon Accelerate

    Sep 21 to Sep 23, 2027 · Seattle, WA

    Paid ticket. 2027 pricing not seen; 2026 had a $100 early-bird saving.

  • FMI Energy and Store Development Conference

    Oct 4 to Oct 6, 2027 · San Diego, CA

    Paid ticket. Pricing not seen.

  • NACS Show

    Oct 5 to Oct 8, 2027 · Atlanta, GA

    Paid ticket. Early-bird list only; prices not shown.

  • Shoptalk Fall

    Oct 5 to Oct 7, 2027 · Nashville, TN

    Paid ticket. Nashville; pass prices not on the home page.

  • ANA Masters of Marketing

    Oct 26 to Oct 29, 2027 · Orlando, FL

    Paid ticket. Registration not open yet; Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando.

  • MAGIC Las Vegas

    Usually February (next dates not announced) · Las Vegas, NV

    Apply to attend. Trade-only show; badge prices not read.

  • CSCMP EDGE

    Usually October (next dates not announced) · In person

    Paid ticket. Member rates need a registration code; Premier members save over $500. 2027 dates not yet posted (2026 edition was…

  • Klaviyo K:BOS

    Usually September (next dates not announced) · In person

    Paid ticket. 2026 ticket price not on this page; 2027 waitlist open

  • Prosper Show

    Usually March (next dates not announced) · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket. Pricing not read; site pages disagree on 2-day vs 3-day (March 2-3 vs 2-4).

  • Reuters Events Supply Chain USA

    Usually June (next dates not announced) · Chicago, IL

    Apply to attend. Dates: agenda and register pages say June 23-24, calendar and sponsors pages say June 15-16; confirm. About 500…

  • SUPERZOO

    Usually August (next dates not announced) · Las Vegas, NV

    Paid ticket, price not listed

  • WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit

    Usually October (next dates not announced) · New York, NY

    Free expo, paid sessions. Brand/retailer tickets sold via site; price not listed. 2026 date not found; 2025 edition Oct 28-29.

Showing 60 of 62 conferences, 53 with dates announced.

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