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Why Staffing the Floor is Critical for a Successful Holiday Retail Customer Experience

Why Staffing the Floor is Critical for a Successful Holiday Retail Customer Experience

Posted by FieldStack, October 27, 2025
The holiday season brings excitement, energy, and — for retailers — an incredible amount of pressure. Stores fill with shoppers who are short on time but full of expectations. And in that chaos, one thing separates great retailers from everyone else: the people on the floor.

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