Retail staffing and recruitment services made easy with PeopleReady

Behind every great shopping experience is a reliable team ensuring products are stocked, orders are processed and customers receive excellent service. As a leading retail staffing agency, PeopleReady provides trusted retail staffing solutions for a variety of store formats — from big-box to grocery to specialty retail — with flexible support during seasonal and busy periods.

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Retail roles we staff

We know retail staffing challenges are year-round and not just during the holidays. Whether you’re covering callouts, scaling up for a weekend rush or preparing for a major promotion, our retail staffing services help keep your stores fully staffed. If you need to hire cashiers, store clerks, stockers, merchandisers and more, PeopleReady helps retailers stay ready without missing a beat — from seasonal hiring for holidays to new store openings to multi-location coordination.

RETAIL ROLES
FILLED

  • Cashiers & clerks  
  • Customer service reps  
  • Forklift operators 
  • Loaders & unloaders 
  • Pickers & packers  
  • Stockers & merchandisers  
  • And more!  

RETAIL WORKSITES SUPPORTED

  • Big-box retailers 
  • Call centers 
  • Distribution centers 
  • Grocery stores 
  • Specialty shops 
  • Warehouses 
  • And more! 

FLEXIBLE RETAIL STAFFING SOLUTIONS

  • Short-term temporary 
  • Long-term temporary 
  • Temp-to-hire 
  • On-premise services 
Retail store staffing

Retail store staffing

Your retail associates are the face of your brand, and every interaction shapes the customer experience. Callouts, turnover and seasonal surges can leave stores short-staffed, affecting service and sales. PeopleReady connects you with dependable retail staffing workers who keep operations running smoothly. Retail store roles we staff include:

  • Cashiers and sales associates
  • Stock clerks and inventory workers
  • Merchandisers and visual display teams
  • Customer service staff and returns support
Distribution center and warehouse staffing

Distribution center and warehouse staffing

Your supply chain relies on dependable workers at every stage — from cold storage and packaging to food processing and final-mile delivery. Labor shortages and turnover can quickly disrupt operations. PeopleReady provides vetted staff, including warehouse staffing for fulfillment, to keep warehouses and distribution centers running smoothly and products moving on time. Distribution and warehouse roles we staff include:

  • Pickers and packers
  • Loaders and unloaders
  • Forklift operators and material handlers
  • Inventory control staff
Call centers and customer support staffing

Call centers and customer support staffing

Behind every great retail brand is a team handling customer questions, orders and support. Whether in-house or outsourced, call center staffing is critical to delivering a positive customer experience. PeopleReady delivers trained and trusted customer service staff who maintain service levels and protect your brand reputation. Call center roles we staff include:

  • Customer service agents
  • Call center associates
  • Help desk representatives
  • Order processing staff
Seasonal and promotional staffing

Seasonal and promotional staffing

Retail demand spikes during holidays, back-to-school and major promotions. When you need seasonal and surge support fast, PeopleReady – your trusted retail temp agency and retail recruitment agency – helps you scale your workforce with vetted retail workers ready to hit the ground running. Seasonal roles we staff include:

  • Holiday retail staff
  • Event and pop-up shop workers
  • Store setup and teardown crews
Leading the way in staffing vision and capability

Leading the way in staffing vision and capability

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Smarter retail staffing starts with JobStack

Our JobStack staffing app puts the power of retail staffing at your fingertips. With just a few clicks, you get access to our network of I-9, E-Verified W-2 retail workers to fill last-minute shifts fast. Simply request the workers you need any time, from any device.

How PeopleReady ensures retail staffing success

At PeopleReady, we provide trusted retail staffing services built for the fast pace and unpredictability of today’s retail environment. Whether you’re managing a busy storefront, overseeing a distribution hub or running a call center, our local teams in all 50 states connect you with dependable, ready-to-work retail staff who help you meet demand, maintain service and keep customers coming back.

EXPERTISE IN RETAIL OPERATIONS

Retail staffing challenges happen year-round. PeopleReady quickly places cashiers, store clerks, merchandisers, warehouse workers and customer service reps to cover callouts, rushes and gaps, ensuring your stores are fully staffed and running smoothly.

A FLEXIBLE, ALWAYS-ON WORKFORCE

Retail traffic doesn’t follow a set schedule. PeopleReady provides a flexible retail workforce for early mornings, late nights, and peak hours. Using our JobStack® app, vetted and dependable associates can accept shifts in real time, keeping your stores fully staffed and running smoothly.

SCALABLE SOLUTIONS FOR SEASONAL AND YEAR-ROUND DEMAND

From holiday peaks and back-to-school rushes to new store openings, PeopleReady builds scalable retail staffing solutions tailored to your operations. Whether you need a few workers at one location or hundreds across multiple regions, we deliver qualified staff exactly when and where you need them.

Request retail staff near you.

Staffing for retail operations is simple with PeopleReady. Request your retail associates, warehouse workers, call center staff and seasonal retail workers today!

PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI), specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers. PeopleReady supports a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing and logistics, retail and hospitality. Leveraging its top-rated JobStack staffing app and hundreds of local teams, PeopleReady connects thousands of businesses with job seekers each year across all 50 states.