Panic buying is beginning to make a comeback in the neverending pandemic, as the Delta variant continues to drive up coronavirus cases worldwide. It's nothing like it was in the spring and summer of 2020, but paper goods aisles at stores like Target and Giant are beginning to look emptier in recent weeks. Now the Bethesda Target store has placed a purchase limit on toilet paper and flushable wipes. Target guests may buy only one of each per visit, according to a sign in the aisle.
The Bethesda Target is also experiencing continued shortages of less-essential items, such as electronics, due to the microchip shortage. Playstation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and the Apple Watch SE were all out of stock yesterday.
When the government pays people not to work, this is what happens. Guess I'll have to use Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian instead.
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DeleteGentle reminder that Washingtonian has a terrible CEO that hates her employees.
And Bethesda Magazine was bought by a real estate developer.
Has this happened at any other local stores? At any other Target stores in the region?
ReplyDeleteThis creates panic buying. Retailers should not be doing this. Shoppers will see these signs, panic and the stock up when it isn't needed. Don't fall for it. There is plenty of toilet paper to go around.
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