State’s Retailers Prepare for Strong Holiday Season
State’s Retailers Prepare for Strong Holiday Season
South Dakota shoppers are feeling optimistic this holiday season and will find full shelves with great gift ideas in stores throughout South Dakota, according to information released from the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA).
The SDRA executive director Nathan Sanderson reports that the state’s retailers are working to enhance the holiday shopping experience by offering creative gifts and great values.
“Local stores really go all out at Christmas to make it fun for customers to find the perfect gift at the right price,” Sanderson said. “Whether it’s a high-end gift or a stocking stuffer, a new or refurbished item, or in-store or online, South Dakota businesses have high-quality, one-of-a-kind items that make great gifts for family and friends.”
“Our customers love Christmas and have been asking since October when we were putting our Christmas out!,” said Janet Scherbenske, owner of Found by Weathered Vane in Rapid City. “We try to offer our customers an experience when they come in to Found, with wonderful Christmas displays and scents, Christmas music playing, and a great assortment of merchandise for them to choose from.”
At the other end of the state, Angi Hanzlik at Berry+Basil in Chamberlain says customers are in a lively mood. “We have found that a lot of our customers really are looking for gifts for their friends and family that include unique items that they can use, not necessarily more ‘stuff’ to clutter their homes,” she noted. “One of the most popular gifts that we have here at Berry+Basil are recipe kits. We put together a little gift basket that includes all the ingredients to make a fun meal, or pairing of a wine and cheese, and things like that!”
“The holiday shopping season is short this year, with just 26 days from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve,” said Sanderson. “So we encourage people to check out their hometown businesses soon to make sure they’re ready to make this a great Christmas.”
Nationwide, the National Retail Federation is projecting record spending during the holiday season.
