NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it plans to hire 60,000 temporary holiday workers for the crucial holiday season, an increase of 10 percent from last year.

The world's largest retailer also says current workers who want more hours during the holidays will get priority for them. The retailer, based in Bentonville, Ark., has been criticized by labor groups for low pay and intentionally keeping employees' hours low.

The news follows similar announcements from UPS, FedEx and Kohl's, which are also making more temporary hires this year.

A retailer's hiring plans can indicate its expectations for the holiday shopping season, which accounts for 20 percent of the retail industry's annual sales, according to the National Retail Federation.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – Looking to something new and interesting to see in the city? Check out the Full Out Freestyle Culture Fashion Show at UALR this weekend.

On Sat., Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Donaghey Student Center, Spliced Ego and Bradley Q. Noble Fashion will present “Little Rock's first sporty fashion show for dancers benefitting the Sungate Kids and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.”

If you are interested in going, tickets are $12 before the show at eventbrite.com and $15 the day of. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/splicedego.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – All month long, we're celebrating Little Rock Restaurant Month and show casing the very best of Little Rock's cuisine.

Saturday morning, we interviewed Alejandro Alverez; Leo Alverez, Jr.; and Leonardo Alvarez, Sr.; of Cojita's Mexican Grill.

The restaurant is offering a free small cheese dip with the purchase of an entrée. Don't forget to ask your server about LRRM specials! Since Cojita's came onto our shows late in the month, they said they are offering their specials to anyone who comes in their restaurant next week and says they saw them on Channel 11.

Cojita's Mexican Grill

406 S. Louisiana St.
Little Rock, AR
(501) 371-0733