EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 20 MIN
Why Holiday Hiring Is Down But Sales Aren’t (November 7, 2025)
from Market Outsiders · host Management Consulted
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 rolesHow “slower” in-store flow can increase basket sizeWhat segmentation and channels mean for labor needsWhy tariff headlines often overstate price impactActionable takeaways for leaders on staffing, ops, and margin protection.Partner Links:Learn more about NordStellar's Threat Exposure Management Program; unlock 20% off with code BLACKFRIDAY20 until Dec. 10, 2025Chapters00:30 Holiday Season Retail Trends06:12 E-commerce Impact on Retail Hiring11:51 Customer Experience and Retail Staffing18:42 Understanding Consumer Spending DynamicsMore Market Outsiders:Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedInFollow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube
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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 rolesHow “slower” in-store flow can increase basket sizeWhat segmentation and channels mean for labor needsWhy tariff headlines often overstate price impactActionable takeaways for leaders on staffing, ops, and margin protection. Partner Links: Learn more about NordStellar's Threat Exposure Management Program; unlock ...
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Why Holiday Hiring Is Down But Sales Aren’t (November 7, 2025)
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