Toys “R” Us hiring 1,800 in N.J. for holiday season, report says
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WAYNE — As holiday decorations begin to hit store selves, Toys “R” Us has announced it expects to hire about 1,800 in New Jersey for the holiday season, according to the Daily Record.
The Wayne-based toy retailer expects more than 4,500 seasonal hires in New Jersey and New York, including 800 at the Mount Olive distribution center, the newspaper reported.
The company will also host national hiring days at stores and distribution centers on Oct. 10 and Nov. 11, the newspaper reported. The newspaper reported about 15 to 20 percent of seasonal hires last season transitioned to permanent employees after the holidays.
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