The gig economy has emerged as a rising force in today's labor market, offering flexible work arrangements and opportunities for individuals with diverse skills and expertise. However, its potential in the retail industry remains largely untapped. By utilizing outsourced field teams through location-based labor pools that transcend traditional company-centric work models, retail companies can cost-effectively address their skilled labor requirements while simultaneously increasing their resilience to the largely uncontrollable tides of labor retention and acquisition. This approach provides the retail industry with a more scalable and satisfied workforce while addressing the modern needs of both organizations and employees.