Macy's said on Thursday it will hire more than 31,500 full and part-time employees for the upcoming holiday season - fewer than last year - as the U.S. department store gears up for a busy shopping period.

Looking for some extra cash this holiday season? Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores are hiring over 31,500 seasonal workers across the country, including locations in New York and New Jersey.

Macy’s, Inc. M has announced plans to hire more than 31,500 full and part-time seasonal employees for the upcoming holiday season. These positions will support operations at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury stores,

Dust off the resume, Macy’s is hiring and will be holding recruiting events through The department store announced the company wants to hire more than 31,500 full- and part-time seasonal workers this year at not only its flagship stores but also Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury locations.

The seasonal hirings to prepare for the holiday season rush will take place at Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Bluemercury stores, as well as its distribution centers. The company has also planned four nationwide in-person holiday hiring events at all stores and supply chain locations.

Macy's (NYSE:M) announced plans to hire over 31,500 full-time and part-time employees for the upcoming holiday season, a decrease from ~38,000 workers hired last year and ~41,000 in 2022. The decision reflects broader trends in the retail sector,