The holiday season is a critical time for the retail and logistics industries. Last year, despite economic challenges like inflation and high interest rates, the holiday season exceeded expectations, with consumers spending a record $964.4 billion. The five-day Thanksgiving shopping
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The Benefits of An Open-Hiring Strategy
An open-hiring strategy is the process of hiring anyone regardless of their background and this strategy benefits people from all walks of life. It is also incredibly beneficial to employers who need to hire a lot of people who can
Continue readingThe Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – The State of the Retail Industry in 2018
There’s been a lot said about where retail is going (guilty as charged), but less about where it is now. What do workers really think about the retail industry in 2018? How much money do they make? What do they
Continue readingIn the Trenches: Seasonal Hiring with a Retail Store Manager
This week we sat down with Michele B., a store manager at a popular body care and home fragrances retailer at a mall outside Philadelphia, PA. In addition to ensuring the success of the store and managing staff, Michele is
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