Grocery store shortages are back. Here are some of the reasons why
Bare shelves at supermarkets are attributed to omicron, a labor shortage, climate change and other reasons. "We're really seeing the perfect storm," one industry expert told NPR.
Updated January 12, 2022 at 4:37 PM ET
No, you're not imagining it. Some grocery store shelves are bare again, conjuring bad memories of spring 2020 for many.
Social media is rife with images of empty supermarket aisles and signs explaining the lack of available food and other items. Stores such as Aldi have apologized to customers for the shortages.
The reasons for the dwindling stock are numerous, according to food industry analysts, and include some issues that impacted retailers at
