Halloween City Hires Up To 10,000 Seasonal Employees For Major Retail Holiday

LIVONIA, Mich., Sept. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Costume superstore, Halloween City, is creating thousands of temporary jobs in anticipation of the upcoming Halloween season. Halloween has become nearly an $8 billion retail industry and is one of the largest retail holidays in the U.S., according to the National Retail Federation. During the months leading up to Halloween, hundreds of temporary Halloween City stores open nationwide. Halloween City is recruiting up to 10,000 new employees to fill temporary management and store associate positions. Opportunities exist for more than 24 associates at every store as the retailer looks to accommodate the busy Halloween season.

"Halloween City is a great organization with employment opportunities all across the U.S.," said Chris Bearss, senior vice president, retail development for Halloween City. "Our stores are located in and around major cities, offering employment conveniently where our associates live. Those looking for retail experience, will have the chance to sell terrific merchandise in a fun, festive environment."

Once hired, employees undergo a specialized training program to gain Halloween costume product knowledge and expertise. More than 45 percent of U.S. consumers plan to dress in costumes according to the National Retail Federation, and knowledgeable employees are needed to quickly navigate through Halloween City's vast assortment of costumes, accessories and props to help outfit shoppers in the perfect Halloween costume.

Interested applicants can apply either online at halloweencity.com or in person at any local Halloween City store. Call 1-800-HALLOWEEN for more information.

About Halloween City
Halloween City is one of the nation's largest and oldest temporary Halloween retailers in the U.S.   Established in 1977, Halloween City has opened thousands of temporary Halloween retail locations over the years throughout the country. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Halloween City is a subsidiary of Party City Holdings, Inc., that designs, manufactures, contracts for manufacture and distributes party goods, including paper and plastic tableware, metallic balloons, accessories, gifts and stationery.

SOURCE Halloween City