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US retail seasonal hires, 2024 actual and 2025 forecast

Retail seasonal hiring, 2024 versus 2025 forecast 2024 hires: 442,000; 2025 forecast, high end: 365,000; 2025 forecast, low end: 265,000. 2024 hires · 442,000 2024 hires 442,000 2025 forecast, high end · 365,000 2025 forecast, high end 365,000 2025 forecast, low end · 265,000 2025 forecast, low end 265,000

Source: National Retail Federation, November 6, 2025