09/04/2026
September doesn't hand retailers a clean break. Back-to-school shoppers are still in the aisles while holiday resets are already stacking up. 🗓️
Retailers are heading into a stretch of sustained demand that runs from now straight through the holidays, with no real pause to catch up in between.
📈 NRF forecasts 2026 retail sales will hit $5.6 trillion, growing faster than the decade's average
🚪 51% of retail associates say their store is short-staffed during busy periods most of the time, and 77% believe it's costing them sales
💸 Replacing one frontline retail employee costs retailers nearly $10,000 on average once recruiting, training, and lost productivity are factored in
A staffing plan built for one big week can't stretch across a full season of steady, heavy demand. InDemand Services gives retailers vetted, scalable crews and real-time visibility so coverage holds all season long, without pulling core staff off the floor.
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