Despite the gloom of the recession and the looming closure of well known companies like Linens n' Things and Circuit City, the closure of multiple furniture stores including Huffmann Koos in River Edge and Levitz and Seamens, and the bankruptcy of the venerable Fortunoffs, several other chains are readying for major openings within the next few weeks.
That means that they're hiring hundreds of people at a time when there is serious retrenchment elsewhere. It's good news for those looking for jobs in retail.
Whole Foods and Target are both preparing to open in the new Bergen Town Center. Target has hired at least 300 people for positions at the store, while Whole Foods has hired between 200 and 300 people. They're holding a pre-opening tour on March 17, with $10 donations going to Table to Table.
It's also expected that a burger joint operated by Bobby Flay will also open at Bergen Town Center at some point in 2009 (March 2009?).
Meanwhile, Fairway Market is preparing to open its first New Jersey outpost in Paramus at the Fashion Center (soon to be Fairway Center?). They've been busy interviewing for hundreds of positions at the new store.
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