Kroger Shoppers Call Out Shortages: “A Lot of Empty Shelves”

Zachary Mack

It’s not a stretch to say that millions of shoppers rely on Kroger for their groceries and other necessities. The company currently operates roughly 2,800 stores—including some under the Ralphs, King Soopers, and Dillon’s brand names—across 35 states, making it the largest supermarket chain in the U.S. But even as a shopping mainstay, customers have begun to take to social media to air their frustration about some locations’ lack of items. Read on to learn more about the shortages reported by Kroger shoppers.

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In a recent video, shoppers are complaining of “empty shelves” at Kroger stores.

It wasn’t long ago that the COVID-19 pandemic upended how we shop for groceries and household essentials. Supply chain issues brought on by the spread of the virus made barely stocked shelves a common sight, especially for items such as toilet paper or cleaning products. But even as the world has begun to return to normal, some stores are still having issues keeping certain things in stock—including Kroger.

In a YouTube video posted on Dec. 31, user AdventuresWithDanno took viewers on a walk-through of his own local Kroger store to document what was available for purchase and take note of any changes. But the thrifty grocery enthusiast left somewhat surprised by what he found.

“We are at Kroger, and are noticing price increases on groceries, and a lot of empty shelves!” the user wrote in the video’s caption. “We are here to check out skyrocketing prices and the empty shelves situation! It’s getting rough out here as stores seem to be struggling with getting products!”

Several everyday items were in short supply or missing entirely.

During his visit, the user perused the aisles to point out which specific items appeared to be in short supply. Notably, they said that the pet supply aisle was showing signs of limited inventory.

“If you find cat [litter], don’t worry about the price: Just get some,” the channel host warns. “We’re seeing inconvenience stickers everywhere, and these are fresh. This must be becoming an issue again,” before pointing out that cheaper dog foods and specific brands of cat food are missing or in low quantities…..Story continues

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