This study investigates the impact of growth in the retail industry on employability and employment opportunities using a structural equation modelling approach. The results indicate that growth in the retail industry has a positive impact on employability, which in turn leads to an increase in employment opportunities. Employability is found to mediate the relationship between growth in the retail industry and employment opportunities. The developed SEM model can be used to predict the impact of growth in the retail industry on employability and employment. The findings have implications for policymakers, educators, and retailers to develop strategies that enhance employability and employment opportunities in the retail industry.