South Dakota retailers hoping for strong holiday shopping season (Audio)

November 20, 2023
Mike Tanner

WATERTOWN , S.D.–With this being the week of Thanksgiving, holiday shopping will crank into high gear this week.

What’s the mood of South Dakota business owners as we dive into a very important part of their year? For the answer to that question, KWAT News talked with Nathan Sanderson, the head of the South Dakota Retailers Association….

Last year at this time, there was a lot of talk about “supply chain issues.” Sanderson says that’s eased up…..

Finding enough employees to ring up those holiday sales is still a big challenge…

Sanderson says when you’re shopping for gifts, don’t forget about the stores right in your hometown….

Looking ahead, Sanderson says there are some issues the Retailers Association will be keeping an eye on during the upcoming legislative session…