Retail workers likely to be in demand for holiday jobs this year

Aaron Schrank Sep 19, 2017
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Retail workers likely to be in demand for holiday jobs this year

Aaron Schrank Sep 19, 2017
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It’s been a volatile year for U.S. retailers. They’ve closed a record number of stores and slashed more jobs than they have since 2009. However, for this year’s holiday season, there’s expected to be a whole lot of hiring going on, as the economy strengthens and consumer confidence returns.

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