Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) today announced plans to hire more than 63,000
seasonal associates nationwide at its Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and
Athleta stores, call centers and distribution centers for the 2014
holiday season.
Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta are also coming together to
hold a series of in-store hiring events in the company’s first-ever
Holiday Hiring Blitz, taking place October 13 - 18.
“To deliver the highest level of customer service at Gap Inc. brands
during the busiest time of the year, we’re holding holiday hiring events
across the country to attract and secure the best talent possible this
holiday season,” said Dan Henkle, SVP Gap Inc. Human Resources. “Whether
our customers are shopping in our stores, online or on mobile devices,
our top priority is providing a seamless experience during the craze of
holiday shopping.”
Old Navy and Athleta stores will be holding hiring events on Saturday,
October 18 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at stores nationwide. Gap and Banana
Republic stores will be holding holiday hiring events at different times
throughout the week (October 13-18), all times will be determined by the
local store. See the Gap
Inc. seasonal hiring career page (www.gapinc.com/holidayhiring)
for details.
“At Gap Inc., we believe in investing in our front line talent who
interact with our customers daily. Through our seasonal retail jobs we
provide employees the opportunity to gain career experience, develop
transferable personal and professional skills and learn about retail
careers with our brands,” said Dan Henkle. “We’re excited to welcome
back and have new holiday workers join our brands during the 2014
holiday shopping season.”
Seasonal positions will vary from serving the many customers on the
selling floor at Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta stores – to
handling the high volume of calls at the call centers and coordinating
shipments from the distribution centers to stores and directly to
customers who’ve purchased via mobile devices, online or in store.
Candidates are encouraged to sign up for an interview time prior to the
Holiday Hiring events through Gap
Inc.'s online seasonal hiring career page. Walk-in interviews will
also be accepted.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing, accessories,
and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Gap,
Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, Athleta, and Intermix brands.
Fiscal year 2013 net sales were $16.1 billion. Gap Inc. products are
available for purchase in more than 90 countries worldwide through about
3,200 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and
e-commerce sites. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
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