Retail Companies Hiring for the Holidays

1. Macy’s – plans to hire 65,000

2. Toys R Us – plans to hire 45,000

3. JCPenney – plans to hire 30,000

4. Pier 1 – plans to hire more than last year

5. Walmart – plans to hire same as last year

6. Target – plans to hire same as last year

7. Best Buy – plans to hire same as last year

Customer Service Companies Hiring for the Holidays

1. VIPdesk – plans to hire 600 representatives

2. Arise – plans to hire 6,000 agents

3. LiveOps – plans to hire 2,000 independent contractors

4. Convergys – plans to hire 600 gift advisors

5. Alpine Access – plans to hire an unspecified number

Shipping/Delivery Companies Hiring for the Holidays

1. UPS – plans to hire 50,000

2. FedEx – plans to hire an unspecified number