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2026 Holiday Hiring Outlook: After Lowest Season Since 2008, Will Retailers Stock Up on Workers?
Summary by Layoffs News Editorial Desk Colleen Madden Blumenfeld , as published by Challenger Gray job-cuts reports
· September 23, 2026
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SEASONAL HIRING ANNOUNCEMENTS REMAIN THIN AS RETAILERS WAIT AND SEE HOW CONSUMERS SPEND Public seasonal hiring commitments from U.S. Retailers remain thin heading into the fourth quarter, with only a handful of companies publicizing 2026 headcount plans so far. Challenger predicts seasonal retail...
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Key points Retailers remain thin heading into the fourth quarter, with only a handful of companies publicizing 2026 headcount plans so far. SEASONAL HIRING ANNOUNCEMENTS REMAIN THIN AS RETAILERS WAIT AND SEE HOW CONSUMERS SPEND Public seasonal hiring commitments from U. More News Today’s briefing
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