East Las Vegas Business Reviews 200 Applications to Staff Holiday Season

Ralph Jones Display and Store Fixtures is preparing for the holiday rush in East Las Vegas. The shop sells Christmas trees and decorations. Co-owner Kate Jones says the business is facing staffing issues this year. She estimates the company has reviewed nearly 200 job applications. Many candidates did not show up for interviews.

Jones says shipping delays also affected the inventory. The store aims to offer merchandise at various price points. Jones states the business wants to remain accessible to all shoppers. She says the goal is to avoid being viewed as a high-end retailer only. Customers should be able to shop at Ralph Jones regardless of their budget.

Jessica Savage is a mother of four children. All four are under the age of 12. She says everyday expenses have made it difficult to plan for Christmas. Savage reports that she was unable to buy presents for her children last year. The family relied on a school program for gifts. That program provided ten presents for each child.

Savage says the financial pressure has changed her outlook on the season. She says she is not looking forward to Christmas this year. Expenses continue to rise. She says the holidays have become more stressful. She is trying to teach her children to appreciate what they have. She wants them to be humble rather than focus on missing items.

Jones offers a similar perspective on the value of the season. She says memories are the most important part of the holidays. She notes that physical items can be lost or damaged. She says the memories will remain. The shop continues to prepare for customers despite the hiring challenges.

Local families seeking assistance can find holiday programs through a local resource. The organization Help Son Vegas lists available programs on its website. The site provides information for families preparing for the season.