Workers collect customer orders during Black Friday deals week at an Amazon fulfilment centre in Hemel Hempstead, Britain November 25, 2015. REUTERS/Neil Hall
Amazon.com Inc said it would hire more than 120,000 seasonal workers in the United States for the holiday season, 20% more than last year, highlighting the growing threat the e-commerce giant poses to traditional retailers.
US retailers such as Macy's Inc, Target Corp and Kohl's Corp have said they plan to hire fewer temporary workers or to keep seasonal employment levels little changed this holiday season.
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