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Amazon to create 100,000 seasonal positions across its U.S. network of fulfillment and sortation centers this holiday season

The company recently hired 25,000 regular, full-time employees in advance of the holiday season SEATTLE, 2015-10-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced it is creating 100,000 seasonal positions across its U.S. network of fulfillment and sortation centers this holiday season in order to meet the increase in customer demand. In the months leading…

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Seattle-based Nordstrom plans to hire 11,800 part-time and full-time seasonal employees for the holiday season

SEATTLE, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Seattle-based Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) will hire approximately 11,800 seasonal employees for its Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack stores, as well as its fulfillment centers to support Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook. Part-time and full-time seasonal positions are available, with the possibility of some roles becoming regular positions. "The holiday season…

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NRF and Hackett Associates: Import cargo volume expected to increase 3.3 % this month as retailers make final preparations for the holiday season

WASHINGTON, 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.3 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers make final preparations for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation…

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Toys“R”Us® unveiled four trends anticipated to impact toy-buying decisions this holiday season

The World’s Greatest Toy Store™ Identifies Trends Expected to Influence Holiday Toy Purchases Including, “Age of the Dinosaurs,” “Full STEAM Ahead,” “Lil’ Sous Chefs in Training” and “Pets with Personality” WAYNE, NJ, 2015-10-1 — /EPR Retail News/ — After a year of tracking toy purchases across the globe, the team of experts at Toys“R”Us® has named four…

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Belk to hire 5,800 seasonal employees to support locations throughout the company’s 16-state footprint during the holiday season

CHARLOTTE, N.C., 2015-9-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Belk, Inc. is hiring an additional 5,800 seasonal employees to support locations throughout the company’s 16-state footprint during the holiday season. Four-thousand employees will be hired to assist with sales floor functions such as selling, straightening and folding, maintaining fitting rooms, etc. The other 1,800 positions will be dedicated…

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NRF: Import cargo volume expected to increase 1.2 percent this month as retailers head toward the holiday season

WASHINGTON, 2015-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to increase 1.2 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers head toward the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett…

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Popular Online Toy Store Gives Parents Peace Of Mind During Holiday Shopping

BigSmileToys.com, a leading online toy store known for their high level of customer service and extensive offering of fun and educational specialty toys, today announced their added value services aimed at making holiday shopping stress free and value oriented. With services such as free gift wrapping, top sellers and staff picks, busy parents can conquer…

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Enjoy additional savings on affordable gifts and avoid crowds, with convenient online shopping and free shipping on orders over $149

AmericanBridal.com, the Internet’s most expansive collection of unique and affordable wedding favors, announced today that selected overstock gifts and favors are reduced for additional savings this holiday season. Free monogramming or engraving are offered with many of the gift items, at no additional charge, adding a unique personal elegance to wedding party and holiday gift-giving.…

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