Why will there be shortages?
The coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly everything: how we live, how we work, and how we interact with others (wear your mask, please!). But one of the more unexpected effects of the crisis was how it impacted the way we shop—and more importantly, how it limited our access to important items and caused people to stockpile supplies. For example, remember when you couldn’t find toilet paper in April? Or how you still can’t find a bike?
Unfortunately, these shortages probably aren’t in the past. With a new round of infections expected this winter, plus the typical flu season, there will likely be even more disruptions ahead. To help you get ahead, we asked the experts to identify the items that might be hard to come by in the coming months. From space heaters and humidifiers to gym gear and video games, these are the supplies you should stock up on now—before everyone else gets the same idea. And for some good things to look forward to, these are the 18 positive ways the world could change after the coronavirus.
Note: Prices listed were accurate as of press time; pricing fluctuations may occur.
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