Macy’s holiday hiring edges up from last year

Cincinnati -- Macy’s Inc. said it plans to hire approximately 80,000 seasonal associates for its Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2012 holiday season. This is an increase of about 2.5% from last year.



"Macy's traditionally implements one of the most robust holiday hiring programs in American retailing, and that will be the case again in 2012,” said Terry J. Lundgren, Macy's Inc. chairman, president and CEO. "Moreover, our seasonal positions help a wide range of Americans earn extra money. In many cases, these are students working to help pay tuition, retirees seeking to remain active and individuals wanting to supplement their income."