Fewer Americans shopped during Thanksgiving weekend this year, a sign that consumers remain selective about spending.

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NEW YORK — All employers want for Christmas is some holiday help. But they might not get their wish. Companies like UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Walmart Inc. that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they will find all the workers they need.

A leading supply chain economist and data from a trucking industry research company show warehouses are filling up in advance of what could be a very busy holiday season.