PIERRE, S.D. — In the midst of the retail supply fears because of the coronavirus, the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) is assuring customers that the supply chain for food and sanitary supplies is intact.
The SDRA says that plentiful supplies are available even though store shelves might be empty for the moment. The SDRA wants to remind everyone that the process of delivering the supplies takes time, and that businesses are taking the extra necessary precautions to clean and sanitize before restocking the shelves.
Some businesses are restricting hours to ensure additional time to sanitize and restock the shelves.
“Businesses are working hard to keep their facilities clean, safe, and stocked,” said SDRA Executive Director Nathan Sanderson. “There’s no need for panicking or hoarding; just because an item happens to be out today because of unusually high demand, doesn’t mean it will be out tomorrow.”
South Dakota businesses are also making sure that the proper care of their customers and employees.
“My number one job right now is just making sure our people are informed and receive reassurance that things are going to be okay,” said R.F Buche, SDRA Board President and owner of Buche Foods. “That’s what I’m trying to do on a daily basis with my team.”
“During this time of uncertainty, we want to assure consumers that businesses are taking proactive measures to keep South Dakotans safe,” said Sanderson.
