Retailers hold the line on holiday hires — except one

Even though analysts forecast that holiday spending will increase this year, the number of seasonal hires is likely to hold steady or even be lower than last year’s pace. Why? Consumers are flocking to the internet rather than the mall. The trend is changing both those doing the hiring as well as the skills required to get the jobs.
Sales excluding those for autos, gas stations and restaurants are projected to rise 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion in November and December, while nonstore sale