Gap to outdo Walmart in holiday hires; plans Holiday Hiring Blitz events nationwide

San Francisco--Gap Inc. plans to hire more than 63,000 seasonal associates—more than Walmart—at its stores, call centers and distribution centers nationwide for the 2014 holiday season. (Walmart previously announced it was hiring 60,000 seasonal associates.)



The company’s brands—Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta— are also coming together to hold a series of in-store hiring events in the company’s first-ever Holiday Hiring Blitz, taking place Oct.13-18.



“To deliver the highest level of customer service at Gap Inc. brands during the busiest time of the year, we’re holding holiday hiring events across the country to attract and secure the best talent possible this holiday season,” said Dan Henkle, senior VP Gap Inc. Human Resources. “Whether our customers are shopping in our stores, online or on mobile devices, our top priority is providing a seamless experience during the craze of holiday shopping.”