Ollie's aims to fill 2,000 jobs at upcoming hiring event

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Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. OLLI, -1.39% seeks to fill 2,000 positions at a nationwide jobs event it's hosting on June 15. The roles will be in the company's 400-plus store locations, three distribution centers, and a store support center in Harrisburg, Penn. The company will be conducting on-site interviews. Ollie's currently has 10,000 associates. Ollie's has opened 20 new stores this year so far, with 30 more to come by the end of 2021, according to a statement from Chief Executive John Swygert. Ollie's stock is up 5.5% for the year to date while the S&P 500 index SPX, +0.42% has gained 12.3% for the period.

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