Yes, it’s only the beginning of October, but it’s time for retailers to start preparing for the season of unbridled commerce. This year, retailers are finding that the labor market is more tight, and they need to plan ahead and maybe even offer extras to entice the best seasonal workers.
Yes, brick-and-mortar retailers are still relevant, and the Associated Press reports that they’ve already started hiring holiday help. They even want to make it easier to do so: Hhgregg, for example, makes it possible to apply for a job there using your smartphone.
