School start indicator of retail health

By Scott Carlson
ArgusLeader.com

Retailers will be paying special attention to sales totals this weekend.

School begins Monday in some South Dakota towns, including Sioux Falls. The shopping for supplies and clothing in preparation for the return to classes usually is a key indicator of economic health for the rest of the year. That's true for Sioux Falls-based pharmacy and retailer Lewis Drug.

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