Retail Giant Plans to Recruit 100,000 Seasonal Workers

## Ditto Plans for Holiday Hiring

So, Target’s back at it again, planning to snag about 100,000 seasonal workers for in-store and supply chain gigs. The starting pay ranges from $15 to $24 an hour. They announced it on Monday. In case you’re curious, they’ve been sticking to the same holiday hiring goals for years now, keeping it consistent.

## Extra Hours for Current Employees

To tackle the holiday rush, Target’s giving its current staff a chance to pick up extra hours. They got this On-Demand program where employees, think around 45,000 of their 400,000 workers, can grab those extra hours. Priority goes to the existing team before they bring fresh faces into the mix.

## Circle Week’s Return and Holiday Items Galore

Heads up! Target Circle Week is back from Oct. 6 through Oct. 12. Expect a holiday assortment that’s 50% bigger than last year. Get this, we’re talking thousands of items priced at $5 and $10.

## Hiring Details and Application Process

Once the current team’s needs are sorted, store leaders at nearly 2,000 locations and over 50 supply chain facilities will make hiring decisions. Folks interested in these seasonal jobs can apply online starting Sept. 25. Plus, Target’s already hiring supply chain roles through their regular career portal. Warehouse operations roles are up for grabs too.

## Retail Rush and Promos Galore

Retail’s holiday hiring wave ain’t just Target. Think Spirit Halloween, Joann, Bath & Body Works, and Burlington – they’re also staffing up. Kohl’s has a [national hiring event](https://careers.kohls.com/seasonal) on Thursday and Friday, and Macy’s has a similar gig scheduled for Sept. 26. (Retail Dive(https://www.retaildive.com/news/sephora-north-america-names-delphine-herve-chief-financial-officer-petco-losses-grow-sales-fall/726891))

## Target’s Festive Playground

Totally cool! The Bullseye Playground shop sections are coming to nearly 200 stores and online. Look out for Target-themed holiday gifts and goodies, all under $25. There’s even a giant plush dog mascot – how cute is that?

## Daylong Deals

During Circle Week, and again starting Nov. 1 through the rest of the holiday season, Target Circle members can enjoy the Deal of the Day promotions. Yep, one-day-only deals to get your shopping vibes going!

## The Big Picture

We’re about 100 days from Christmas and Hanukkah. For retailers, the last quarter of the year is the busiest. Target is steady with their [holiday hiring plans](https://www.retaildive.com/news/target-macys-holiday-hiring-plans/694085/).

“The holiday season is a special time at Target, made brighter by our team,” said Emily Hebert, senior VP of field and operations HR. With enthusiasm, team members deliver a unique shopping experience at Target.

From front-of-store attendants to ones packing online orders, seasonal employees are crucial. They’re the backbone that’ll keep the holiday hustle smooth.

That’s the scoop for now. Stay tuned and happy shopping!