As the holiday season approaches, retailers typically bulk up their payrolls with seasonal workers to help deal with the rush of business. Two high-profile retailers – Macy’s and Target – have publicized their hiring plans for the season in recent days.
Target said it plans to hire about 100,000 seasonal employees ahead of the 2023 holidays and Macy’s said its hiring plans call for bringing about 38,000 seasonal workers.
Target is hiring workers for the sales floor, to provide same-day fulfillment services, and sort and ship orders. Those moves and others, mean Target “is making it easier than ever for our guests to embrace the joy of the season” said Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington. “We’ll have great deals every day, on top of our everyday low prices our only-at-Target exclusives, robust assortment of owned and national brands, new partnerships, and industry-leading fulfillment services.”
In a similar vein, Macy’s Chief Transformation and Human Resources Officer Danielle Kirgan said: “The holidays are one of Macy’s, Inc.’s most important seasons to deliver a great shopping experience for our customers and our colleagues are the company’s greatest brand ambassadors at this special time of year. We are pleased to enhance our team of customer service professionals during the holidays with more than 38,000 seasonal positions. Whether they are looking for extra income for the season or the start of a new career in retail, we offer an unmatched culture, competitive pay and fulfilling retail career opportunities.”
The retailer said it has openings at its Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores, as well as its distribution centers.
Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
