Uncertainty over economy, tariffs forces many retailers to take a cautious stance on holiday hiring
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An Amazon same-day delivery fulfillment shipping center is in Woodland Park, New Jersey, on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File) People shop among holiday displays at a Sam’s Club, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Bentonville, Ark. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) An employee stocks shelves in the toy section of a Walmart in Secaucus, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) Shoppers pause near a display of handbags at a Coach store in New York on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Retailers are taking a cautious approach to holiday hiring as economic uncertainty and tariff costs make companies like Amazon, Target, and Walmart more careful about staffing.
Key Points:
- Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holiday season, matching last year’s level.
- Many other retailers are cutting back, delaying hiring, or not sharing plans as they wait to see how shoppers spend.
- Seasonal hiring is expected to fall below 500,000 jobs, which would be the smallest gain in 16 years.
- Some companies are relying more on current workers, extra shifts, and faster training instead of adding as many seasonal employees.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Amazon, Target, and Walmart may hire fewer holiday workers or wait longer, which can mean fewer hours and more job uncertainty for seasonal workers and a tighter shopping season for households.
Positive Impact
Consumers may see retailers use current staff and faster training to keep stores and deliveries running, which could help avoid some holiday service gaps.
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Major company in the holiday hiring discussion; its hiring plans are directly compared with competitors.
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Company whose delayed seasonal hiring and tariff costs are a central example in the story.
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