"Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is forcing retailers to pull back or delay plans to hire seasonal workers who pack orders at distribution centers, serve shoppers at stores and build holiday displays during the most important selling season of the year. American Christmas LLC, which creates elaborate holiday installations for commercial properties such as New York's Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall, plans to hire 220 temporary workers and is ramping up recruitment nearly two months later than usual, CEO Dan Casterella said."
"Last year, it took on 300 people during its busy period. READ MORE: Without a new jobs report, U.S. 'flying blind' on hiring in an uncertain economy The main reason? The company wants to offset its tariff bill, which Casterella expects to be as big as $1.5 million this year, more than double last year's $600,000. "The issue is if you overstaff and then you underperform, it's too late," Casterella said. "I think everyone's more mindful now than ever.""
Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs is prompting many retailers to reduce or delay seasonal hiring for distribution, in-store and holiday display roles. American Christmas LLC plans to hire 220 temporary workers, down from 300 last year, and is delaying recruitment by nearly two months to offset an expected tariff bill of $1.5 million. Amazon plans to hire 250,000 full-, part-time and seasonal workers, matching last year. Challenger, Gray & Christmas forecasts holiday hiring will fall below 500,000 positions, the smallest seasonal gain in 16 years. Radial plans to hire 6,500 workers, down from 7,000, and is delaying ramp-up for some clients.
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