Holiday shopping is evolving as e-commerce transforms the landscape of retail employment. This year, retailers are set to create 520,000 seasonal jobs, a decrease from last year’s 564,000, with an increasing emphasis on online order fulfillment. While e-commerce continues to fuel retail sales growth, it simultaneously contributes to a reduction in positions within brick-and-mortar stores. Amazon, the e-commerce powerhouse, is leading the charge in holiday hiring, followed closely by UPS. Retail sales are projected to exceed $1 trillion this holiday season, bolstered by robust online purchasing.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:45 Chapter 1. Growth of e-commerce
3:02 Chapter 2. Holiday impact and outlook
Produced and Edited by: DeLon Thornton
Additional Editing: Darren Geeter
Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt
Editorial Support: Katie Tarasov
Animation by: Jason Reginato
Additional Footage: Getty Images
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