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Kohl’s Department Stores said Thursday it anticipates hiring more than 50,000 associates nationwide this holiday season to support seasonal business in stores and growth on Kohls.com.
Kohl’s said it anticipates hiring an average of 40 associates per store at its 1,158 stores in 49 states. In addition, the company anticipates hiring approximately 6,400 seasonal positions at distribution centers across the country and approximately 350 seasonal credit operations positions.
Seasonal associates can work anywhere from a few hours to more than 20 hours per week, the company said. Typical store jobs include unloading trucks, freight processing, stocking and cash register duties.
Hiring began this month, and most jobs will be filled by mid-November. Holiday positions are also being filled at the company’s distribution centers, where hiring began in August. Associates working in Kohl’s credit operations perform a variety of jobs including assisting customers with Kohls.com orders.
Hiring levels at specific locations will vary depending on the business needs of each facility, the company said. For information about jobs with Kohl’s, visit www.KohlsCareers.com.
On Wednesday, electronics and appliance retailer h.h. gregg announced it will hire an estimated 500 seasonal employees at its stores in 22 states. More retailers are expected to make similar announcements in the coming days.
The holiday sales season is critical to most retailers, many of whom record 40 percent or more of their sales for year during that time.
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