Amazon Defies Retail Slowdown, Sticking With 250,000 Holiday Hires

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Amazon will hire 250,000 workers for the 2025 holiday season, maintaining last year’s levels despite tariff worries. Seasonal hiring across U.S. retailers is set to hit a post-2009 low as online sales are projected to rise nearly 5%.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Amazon will hire 250,000 workers for the 2025 holiday season,

00:06matching last year's staffing levels, according to Bloomberg.

00:09E-commerce giant's hiring plans remain steady to invite President Trump's tariff threats

00:13that could weaken consumer spending.

00:15Company plans to fill full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles,

00:19pay temporary workers an average of $19 per hour,

00:21and permanent staff $23, Bloomberg reported.

00:24Amazon's hiring aligns with broader retail trends,

00:27as total U.S. seasonal hiring is expected to fall below 500,000 jobs,

00:31the lowest since 2009.

00:33MasterCard forecast online holiday sales to rise 4.9% to $240.8 billion.

00:39Amazon shares gained 1.75% on Monday.

00:42For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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