Target Corp. TGT, -0.03% said Thursday that it will hire 120,000 seasonal workers for this year's holiday season, 20% more than last year. The retailer said it will also offer extra hours to current members. Companies including Macy's Inc. M, +0.30% and Michaels Cos. Inc. MIK, +0.75% have also announced their seasonal hiring numbers, many matching 2017 numbers. "Coming off a strong second quarter, we're anticipating a busy holiday season and want to make sure we have the right teams in place across all of our stores and distribution and fulfillment centers to deliver an exceptional experience for our guests," said Janna Potts, Target's chief stores officer, in a statement. More than 7,500 workers will be in fulfillment and distribution centers. Workers hired after Sept. 16 will start at $12 per hour, get a 10% employee discount, and an additional 20% off of fruits, vegetables and other items as part of a "wellness discount," among other perks. Target is scheduled to host a seasonal hiring event from Oct. 12 to Oct. 14. Target shares edged up 0.3% in premarket trading, and are up nearly 36% for the year to date. The S&P 500 index SPX, +0.56% has gained 8.1% in 2018 so far.
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