Why There’s a Shortage of Everything Right Now

Just like in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, supermarket shelves are starting to look sparse all over. And it's not just toilet paper or paper towels — frustration is mounting everywhere. The diaper shortage is getting to be a big deal. Other shortages are in food staples and big-ticket items like appliances. Experts say it's a perfect storm of supply issues, shipping delays and labor shortages. #news

[Mr.OvrWatchN]

I think it’s worst that people much rather be scared of a Halloween costume shortage than the realities of the our country going down the drain

[joo]

"At Costco you can't buy more than one pack of paper towels." Who the hell needs more than that? I stopped buying paper towels years ago and I'm still alive.

[whip]

This is why need to have our goods manufactured in the states. Not imported

[sanchezs]

I see a lot of beans and rice in the shelves but everyone complaining about frozen foods, candies, chips, etc

[MotorWorks]

We need more US manufacturing instead of relying on imports

[mrxxbrian]

Hopefully this shortage will teach us not to waste and be extra mindful of what we really need vs want to buy.

[humble-elitegaming]

This is why America needs to start making their own stuff instead of relying on other countries

[dallasterrell]

Let this be a chance to cool off on being a massive consumer.

[casadilla]

I love how she points out the empty shelf and not the shelf well-stocked with the exact same product right below…

[ashleym]

The worst part is working for a store and ignorant customers think it's your fault that there is no product and get upset and insult you.

[ambercason]

I don’t think it’s gonna kill anyone to live on a little less for a while.

[DenaeTew]

First world problems:
"we don't mean to scare you but there can be a shortage on Halloween costumes" 😱😱😱

[anunnakimenagerie]

If we run out of food, everyone can just be a skeleton for Halloween

[nathanaelimmanuel]

She lost her chance to say “restocking Halloween customers could become a real ‘nightmare’ “

[HusseyStars]

Raise the minimum wage. You can't have humans slaving away for money that isn't even going to help pay rent and put consistent food on the table. It's the government's fault.

[decemberdarling]

The way this world is going, people better get used to living with less. If you think life is going to be butterflies and rainbows in the coming years, you're living in a fantasy.

[rosered]

I haven’t bought Halloween candy, costumes or decorations in two years because it’s simply a waste of money. Don’t let these reports scare you into participating in a unnecessary events.

[drgopta]

"People didn't expect this to happen 18 months later" Yeah we did.

[you_beg_my_pardon]

I was just shopping yesterday and definitely did not see empty shelves everywhere... Is this another one of them "fear selling tactics"?

[chkbper]

Moves pasta to the side, “it’s empty back here”. Yeah, or they haven’t restocked the shelf.