Holiday Sales Forecast to Rise as Retailers Keep Seasonal Hiring Near Last Year's Level.

Source: International Business Times

The National Retail Federation forecasts retailers will hire between 325,000 and 375,000 seasonal employees, roughly in line with last year's estimated 356,000. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Americans are expected to spend more than $1 trillion at retailers this holiday season, but the projected sales increase comes with a more restrained outlook for workers seeking temporary jobs. The National Retail Federation forecasts retailers will hire between 325,000 and 375,000 seasonal employees, roughly in line with last year's estimated 356,000.