Strategy Simplified

S21E5: Why Holiday Hiring Is Down But Sales Aren’t


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Retailers plan the lightest holiday hiring since the Great Recession, but spending is still projected to top $1T.

We dig into:

  • Why demand smoothing and e-comm shift cut seasonal roles
  • How “slower” in-store flow can increase basket size
  • What segmentation and channels mean for labor needs
  • Why tariff headlines often overstate price impact

Actionable takeaways for leaders on staffing, ops, and margin protection.

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Chapters

  • 00:30 Holiday Season Retail Trends
  • 06:12 E-commerce Impact on Retail Hiring
  • 11:51 Customer Experience and Retail Staffing
  • 18:42 Understanding Consumer Spending Dynamics
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