Tariffs & Empty Shelves: Why Your Store Feels Off

Ever walked into a store and found empty shelves? You’re not alone—most shoppers say it’s their #1 pet peeve. A new survey shows that product shortages are driving people away from in-store shopping, and with tariffs pushing prices up, many of us are hunting for more deals or switching brands. Pro tip: Use store apps for coupons and check stock before you go. Retailers are testing robots and cameras to keep shelves full, but most shoppers just want a smooth, tech-free experience. #Business #LocalBusiness #shoppingtips

2025-08-01

1 hunter

that's funny haven't seen one empty shelf yet....🤔could this be another lie from the media????I believe so......... ..🤔

08-01

Yoncalla, OR

Andrea Patterson

No one has empty shelves in their grocery store.

08-03

Bullhead City, AZ

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Ken Fulkerson

fake news 😆😆😆👍

08-02

buford mckeehan

greed is why !!!! I would not put it past the company holding back things just so the price would go up

08-03

Opelika, AL

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Ronald Reeves

are grocery store shelves are full of stuff nothing but lies.

08-02

O'Fallon, Missouri

Scott McMillan

You might want. To look a little closer to shells if you've noticed they're stretching They're products out. There's last on the shelf. They're not crowding the shells like they used to I was at Walmart where I live and you can definitely see it.

08-02

Haviland, OH

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2ez4u2c

I need somebody to explain this to me. If the store shelves are empty and products are not available for purchase how can their prices be skyrocketing? What difference does it make? If the label on an empty store shelf for a loaf of bread goes from $1 to $5 what difference does it make if there isn’t any bread on the shelf?

08-01

North Wilkesboro, NC

Sandy Rodriguez

I’ve not seen empty selves anywhere

08-03

Golden Valley, AZ

Adam Anderson

fake news again

08-01

Middletown, OH

jonathan hodges

The shelves aren't empty. They may be bare. Depending on the time of day. But what it cost last month is at least 30 cents more this month. Did they take it out of the box and are not selling it individually?