Ross Stores - Any hints about Q3 hiring freezes?

Hey all, Been keeping an eye on Ross Stores for a bit, and haven't seen any official layoff news, but I'm definitely picking up on some subtle signals. My team's been tasked with a few new projects, but the budget feels tighter than usual, and there's a general sense of 'belt-tightening' around here. We've also noticed a significant slowdown in the approval process for new hires, almost like a soft freeze is in place. My manager's been a bit cagey when asked directly about future hiring plans, just giving the usual 'we're evaluating needs' kind of answer. Has anyone else in different departments or at other Ross locations experienced a similar slowdown or heard any whispers about potential hiring freezes coming up, maybe even before Q3 officially kicks off? Just trying to get a read on the overall sentiment and see if this is a widespread thing or just localized to my area. Appreciate any insights you can share.