Target to Hire 100,000 Seasonal Workers for Holidays, Focusing on Early Deals Amid Slower Sales Forecast

Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 seasonal workers for the 2022 holiday season, matching its hiring levels for the past 2 years.
Target will start holiday promotions and discounts in October, earlier than usual, including deals under $25 and a daily "Deal of the Day."
The holiday hiring plans come amid predictions of slower sales growth compared to 2021 due to high inflation and recession worries.
Other major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Macy's have announced holiday hiring in the range of 250,000 to 38,000 workers.
Target is focused on boosting holiday sales to compensate for a small window of opportunity for discretionary spending amid a difficult economic climate.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 1:18:00 PM

Target to Hire 100,000 Seasonal Workers for Holidays, Focusing on Early Deals Amid Slower Sales Forecast

Target plans to hire nearly 100,000 seasonal workers for the 2022 holiday season, matching its hiring levels for the past 2 years.
Target will start holiday promotions and discounts in October, earlier than usual, including deals under $25 and a daily "Deal of the Day."
The holiday hiring plans come amid predictions of slower sales growth compared to 2021 due to high inflation and recession worries.
Other major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Macy's have announced holiday hiring in the range of 250,000 to 38,000 workers.
Target is focused on boosting holiday sales to compensate for a small window of opportunity for discretionary spending amid a difficult economic climate.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/28/2023

Target's new fall-themed products include pumpkin ravioli, apple cookies and donuts

Target will be introducing a new assortment of fall-themed products, including pumpkin spice items and other seasonal treats, in stores and online starting August 27th.

9/1/2023

10 Fall Fashion Essentials to Shop From Target’s Labor Day Sale — Starting at $31

9/15/2023

Retailers Plan Lowest Holiday Hiring Since 2008 Amid Economic Worries and Higher Wages

U.S. retailers are expected to hire the fewest number of seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season since 2008, due to increased labor costs and consumer uncertainty.

9/19/2023

Amazon to Hire 250,000 Seasonal Workers for Holidays, Far More Than Other Retailers Amid Delivery Network Growth

9/19/2023

Target Kicks Off Holiday Deals Early to Beat Amazon and Walmart

Target is pulling its holiday deals to early October in an effort to outpace competition from Amazon and Walmart.

10/3/2023

Target Teams Up with Disney and FAO Schwarz for Affordable Holiday Toy Lineup

Target has partnered with Disney and FAO Schwarz to create an exclusive holiday toy lineup, featuring a wide range of products under $25, with several options under $8.