Flash ReportAmazon Plans To Add 100,000 Workers, Bucking the COVID-19 Employment Trend Coresight Research March 17, 2020 Reasons to ReadThe rapid change in mood in the US over the scale and impact of a looming COVID-19 outbreak has spawned rapid changes in consumer behavior (much of it at the advice of the CDC, to be fair) that has consumers avoiding all crowded places—hitting foot traffic hard. This report looks at why amid the fast-unfolding slowdown Amazon is hiring: Up to 100,000 new positions will be created. The company plans to give these new (and existing) employees a raise. Click here to view Coresight Research’s ongoing coverage of the coronavirus outbreak. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: US Store Tracker Extra, August 2025: At Home, Claire’s and Office Depot Closures Add 4+ Million Square Feet to Total Closed Retail SpaceInconsistent Trends Appear to Reflect Uncertainty: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 31, 2025—InfographicShoptalk Fall 2025 Day Three: From Constraints to Catalysts—Technology Driving the Next Era of RetailWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 19: Store Closures Down 25% Year Over Year
