Retail Holiday Hiring at 16-Year Low Amid Process Challenges

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Seasonal retail hiring is expected to drop to its lowest since 2009, signaling a potentially weaker holiday shopping season due to economic slowdown, inflation, and companies relying more on automation and existing staff, with many retailers not yet announcing hiring plans.
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