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Retailers expect more sales but struggle to fill holiday jobs, UKG survey finds

by Todd Humber October 3, 2025

written by Todd Humber October 3, 2025

Retailers anticipate a busy holiday season but face significant staffing challenges, according to a survey released Friday by UKG, a workforce management software company. The sixth-annual Retail Holiday Hiring Survey found 73 per cent of U.S. retail executives and frontline managers expect higher s...

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Retailers expect more sales but struggle to fill holiday jobs, UKG survey finds

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