Amazon plans to hire more than 300,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal workers ahead of the holiday shopping peak, while UPS plans 100,000 seasonal hires in 2026, nearly 10% fewer than its 2025 target. According to Indeed Hiring Lab, seasonal job postings through September 30, 2026 rose 10% from the same period in 2025, driven by roles linked to e-commerce, transportation and logistics. Retail’s share of seasonal employment has fallen to 61% from 66% in 2019, while warehouse positions are growing fastest. Retailers are also favoring permanent part-time workers, who now account for 49% of recurring retail jobs, up from 38% in September 2025, while searches for seasonal jobs on Indeed increased 28% in 2026.
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