Grocers weigh in on why store shelves are bare

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: February 13, 2022 3:22 PM CT | Published: February 13, 2022 4:00 AM CT
<strong>David Finley stocks shelves at Cordelia's Market on Mud Island on Thursday, Feb. 10.&nbsp;Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, consumers have faced challenges with finding grocery items they need.</strong> (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

David Finley stocks shelves at Cordelia's Market on Mud Island on Thursday, Feb. 10. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020, consumers have faced challenges with finding grocery items they need. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)

While some officials say the problem is not as serious as news media and social media portray it, empty shelves and food shortages exist and there’s a multiple choice of causes.

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food supply chain grocery stores Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association Castle Retail Group Miss Cordelia’s Grocery
Christin Yates

Christin Yates

Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.


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