What’s with the tp?

Toilet paper sales shot up 845% during stay-at-home orders.

National News

May 6, 2020 - 10:29 AM

Why has toilet paper run out?

Blame the empty shelves on hoarders who stockpiled the plush paper goods. During a two-day period in March, online and in-store sales shot up a whopping 845% as states announced stay-at-home orders.

Since toilet paper is bulky and not profitable, retailers don’t typically keep a lot of inventory on hand. That makes it hard for them to keep up when demand suddenly surges.

Americans are also using more toilet paper at home now, instead of at places like offices and schools. With time, and limited purchases, the demand is softening.

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