Chart 18. Employment change in retail trade, by component industry, seasonally adjusted, February–April and April–December 2020 (in thousands)
Industry February–April April–December

Motor vehicle and parts dealers

-381.3 291.1

Furniture and home furnishings stores

-219.3 181.1

Electronics and appliance stores

-48.5 10.5

Building material and garden supply stores

-24.9 158.5

Food and beverage stores

-45.1 115.3

Health and personal care stores

-111.3 38.9

Gasoline stations

-50.4 34.0

Clothing and clothing accessories stores

-780.9 489.3

Sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores

-220.7 118.6

Miscellaneous store retailers

-285.8 206.7

Nonstore retailers

-37.6 63.1

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics survey.