Since all the retail employees will probably be laid off by February 15, now is the time to get out there ahead of the curve and find your next gig. Everybody will be hiring seasonal, which may turn into permanent. Costco, Home Depot, etc.
Lowes in particular is beefing up, but interviews are starting as soon as next month.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Lowes/comments/9ogeg2/store_structure_changes_announced_today/
Excerpts:
• 3 new supervisors.
• 1 new ASM for 40M plus stores
• 30-40k store will have 8FT and 4PT positions
• New staff in place by January. Will be able to start interviewing as soon as November. 1 massive week of training