DETROIT (WKZO) -- Retailers are optimistic about holiday sales.  This week, the National Retail Federation predicted that sales over the holidays will increase by over four-percent.  That means more cash flow for store owners and more job openings for the unemployed.

Meijer has already announced their plan to hire 12-thousand company-wide for the season.  Kohl's, plans on hiring 18-hundred seasonal workers in the state and Toys R Us intends on hiring about 800 for the season.