UPS Cuts Holiday Hiring Again: A Lean-Season Plan for Small Businesses
UPS plans 100,000 seasonal hires for the 2026 holidays, about 9% fewer than 2025, while Target relies on extra hours and a 43,000-person On Demand pool and Challenger forecasts 450,000 Q4 retail jobs. What it means for small sellers and a six-step plan for staffing, shipping and customer messages.
8 Oct 20266 min read