Macy's has announced plans to hire 83,000 seasonal employees at its Macy's and Bloomingdale's stores, call centers, distribution centers and online fulfillment centers nationwide for the 2013 holiday season, representing a 3.8% increase from last year's 80,000 seasonal hires. "Our goal is to be well-staffed to welcome and serve customers throughout the busy holiday season, whether they are shopping or buying in stores, online or via mobile devices," said Terry J. Lundgren, chairman, president and CEO. "We first offer our current associates the opportunity to work extra hours over the holidays, then supplement our ongoing workforce with seasonal hires. Macy's and Bloomingdale's are favorite places to shop through the holidays, and our seasonal associates enjoy the energy and excitement of working for our company at this festive time of the year."