186 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (85%).
r/retail Traffic & Engagement r/retail Traffic & Engagement
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r/retail Most Active Times When r/retail Is Most Active
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r/retail Flair Performance r/retail Flair Performance
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r/retail Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/retail
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| retail | 39 (21.0%) | 2 | 5 |
| job | 14 (7.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| work | 13 (7.0%) | 1 | 3 |
| advice | 11 (5.9%) | 2 | 2 |
r/retail Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/retail
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/retail Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/retail
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MOMs Organic Market is banning employees from wearing masks
15-Month Expired Ice Cream @ Family Dollar
Silly customer wants me fired
Has anyone else noticed no one wants to be a cashier anymore?
(Vent) my coworker got walked out in cuffs today 😔
Fellow retail workers, do you care if people steal?
Customers who embellish, exaggerate, or downright lie.
Retailer That Cancelled DEI Programs Releases Incredibly Racist Halloween Costume ...Somehow
“Double walkout theft”
Help! I can’t take the music anymore!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOMs Organic Market is banning employees from wearing masks | 273 | 338 | image | Aug 19 |
| 15-Month Expired Ice Cream @ Family Dollar | 120 | 73 | image | Aug 13 |
| Silly customer wants me fired | 92 | 33 | text | Aug 14 |
| Has anyone else noticed no one wants to be a cashier anymore? | 70 | 154 | text | Aug 17 |
| (Vent) my coworker got walked out in cuffs today 😔 | 47 | 44 | text | Aug 27 |
| Fellow retail workers, do you care if people steal? | 43 | 145 | text | Aug 24 |
| Customers who embellish, exaggerate, or downright lie. | 27 | 5 | text | Aug 27 |
| Retailer That Cancelled DEI Programs Releases Incredibly Racist Halloween Costume ...Somehow | 25 | 1 | link | Aug 26 |
| “Double walkout theft” | 23 | 9 | text | Aug 13 |
| Help! I can’t take the music anymore! | 22 | 7 | text | Aug 28 |
r/retail Audience Overlap r/retail Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/retail FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/retail
What's the best time to post on r/retail?
Based on posting volume, r/retail is most active on Sundays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/retail?
r/retail averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/retail get?
Posts on r/retail average about 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/retail get most?
On r/retail, most posts are text posts (85%)