(03-31-2020 06:39 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 05:06 PM)TripleA Wrote:  When this is over, TP manufacturers won't be selling much for about a decade, lol. Everybody is stocking up like preppers.

I was thinking the same thing the other day. Or we will finally start taking prepping seriously, and everyone will resume buying on a regular basis, and let that stockpile sit, waiting on another emergency.

If you buy from Kroger, like I do, you buy in bulk when it is on sell. I buy Northern and when a discount came up, with a limit of 5, I did so.

(03-31-2020 10:49 AM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  And tell those sombiotches to stop effing with the trucks to Oakland TN. We have not had a hygiene truck (bleach wipes, TP, PT, etc.) in going on 3 weeks. I talked to the manager, which I'm sure you know does NO good. "mehhh, yeah, I don't know.. we don't 'request' things, they just send us what we show we need on the computer...eeeehhh..."
It's starting to not be funny anymore.

The one in Memphis had an employee test positive and Kroger tried to hide it. The union found out and until those workers who don’t make much money to risk their health get a bonus or hazard pay...don’t expect full shelves. I don’t blame em...let the old folks like the op rant and rave to managers enough Kroger might actually figure out they can’t make money with nothing on the shelves.

in our household, we solved the tp issue by going on an all cheese diet

(04-01-2020 08:54 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  in our household, we solved the tp issue by going on an all cheese diet

That's a temporary solution, and could lead to future plumbing issues in your house.

(04-01-2020 08:54 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  in our household, we solved the tp issue by going on an all cheese diet

Bravo!

(04-01-2020 08:11 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:49 AM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  And tell those sombiotches to stop effing with the trucks to Oakland TN. We have not had a hygiene truck (bleach wipes, TP, PT, etc.) in going on 3 weeks. I talked to the manager, which I'm sure you know does NO good. "mehhh, yeah, I don't know.. we don't 'request' things, they just send us what we show we need on the computer...eeeehhh..."
It's starting to not be funny anymore.

The one in Memphis had an employee test positive and Kroger tried to hide it. The union found out and until those workers who don’t make much money to risk their health get a bonus or hazard pay...don’t expect full shelves. I don’t blame em...let the old folks like the op rant and rave to managers enough Kroger might actually figure out they can’t make money with nothing on the shelves.

Don't worry about Kroger making money. The reason those shelves are empty is because the product that used to sit on them has been purchased. Likewise, the stock that replaces that sold merchandise will be purchased as soon as it hits the shelves, too.

(04-01-2020 10:58 AM)colohank Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 08:11 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:49 AM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  And tell those sombiotches to stop effing with the trucks to Oakland TN. We have not had a hygiene truck (bleach wipes, TP, PT, etc.) in going on 3 weeks. I talked to the manager, which I'm sure you know does NO good. "mehhh, yeah, I don't know.. we don't 'request' things, they just send us what we show we need on the computer...eeeehhh..."
It's starting to not be funny anymore.

The one in Memphis had an employee test positive and Kroger tried to hide it. The union found out and until those workers who don’t make much money to risk their health get a bonus or hazard pay...don’t expect full shelves. I don’t blame em...let the old folks like the op rant and rave to managers enough Kroger might actually figure out they can’t make money with nothing on the shelves.

Don't worry about Kroger making money. The reason those shelves are empty is because the product that used to sit on them has been purchased. Likewise, the stock that replaces that sold merchandise will be purchased as soon as it hits the shelves, too.

Kroger sales are soaring

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/n...lysts.html

(03-31-2020 03:18 PM)MickMack Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 01:25 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:56 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:49 AM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  And tell those sombiotches to stop effing with the trucks to Oakland TN. We have not had a hygiene truck (bleach wipes, TP, PT, etc.) in going on 3 weeks. I talked to the manager, which I'm sure you know does NO good. "mehhh, yeah, I don't know.. we don't 'request' things, they just send us what we show we need on the computer...eeeehhh..."
It's starting to not be funny anymore.

According to a store manager friend of mine, their DCs are empty. That's why. The local stores can't even place it in their order. As the DCs get the products they are distributing them evenly to each store they serve. Crazy times.

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So, I'm assuming "DCs" stands for "distribution centers"? So my question is, why are the DCs empty? I mean, we joked when this all started that toilet paper is all made in China. That's not true, right? I have in my hand an empty container of Lysol disinfectant wipes, and all it says is "distributed" in Parisppany NJ. Doesn't say where it's made.

P&G makes Charmin at its plant in Mehoopany, PA.

They'll probably need armed guards outside that plant now to protect themselves from roving bands of toilet paper marauders.

(04-01-2020 11:57 AM)CliftonAve Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 10:58 AM)colohank Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 08:11 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:49 AM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  And tell those sombiotches to stop effing with the trucks to Oakland TN. We have not had a hygiene truck (bleach wipes, TP, PT, etc.) in going on 3 weeks. I talked to the manager, which I'm sure you know does NO good. "mehhh, yeah, I don't know.. we don't 'request' things, they just send us what we show we need on the computer...eeeehhh..."
It's starting to not be funny anymore.

The one in Memphis had an employee test positive and Kroger tried to hide it. The union found out and until those workers who don’t make much money to risk their health get a bonus or hazard pay...don’t expect full shelves. I don’t blame em...let the old folks like the op rant and rave to managers enough Kroger might actually figure out they can’t make money with nothing on the shelves.

Don't worry about Kroger making money. The reason those shelves are empty is because the product that used to sit on them has been purchased. Likewise, the stock that replaces that sold merchandise will be purchased as soon as it hits the shelves, too.

Kroger sales are soaring

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/n...lysts.html

Just as I suspected Kroger gives in and offers hazard pay to DC workers...as they should.

https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/m...925335001/

(04-01-2020 10:58 AM)colohank Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 08:11 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:49 AM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  And tell those sombiotches to stop effing with the trucks to Oakland TN. We have not had a hygiene truck (bleach wipes, TP, PT, etc.) in going on 3 weeks. I talked to the manager, which I'm sure you know does NO good. "mehhh, yeah, I don't know.. we don't 'request' things, they just send us what we show we need on the computer...eeeehhh..."
It's starting to not be funny anymore.

The one in Memphis had an employee test positive and Kroger tried to hide it. The union found out and until those workers who don’t make much money to risk their health get a bonus or hazard pay...don’t expect full shelves. I don’t blame em...let the old folks like the op rant and rave to managers enough Kroger might actually figure out they can’t make money with nothing on the shelves.

Don't worry about Kroger making money. The reason those shelves are empty is because the product that used to sit on them has been purchased. Likewise, the stock that replaces that sold merchandise will be purchased as soon as it hits the shelves, too.

And when the teamsters walk out who stocks that product on the trucks? The ceo ain’t gonna come to Memphis and throw boxes.

(03-31-2020 10:26 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  Just went to Albertsons. No toilet paper, paper towels, sanitation wipes, soap, spaghetti noodles.... I lost it at checkout. I asked them if they ever plan on getting toilet paper again. I also asked them if they're putting a limit on these items and they said yes, and I asked why are they still out of everything. It's been three weeks now.

Our world to save a few extra pennies on everything, inventory at plants and DC are 24-48 hour supply. No one wants to spend money on inventory that just sits there. The problem is now it is hard to keep up for supply.

I know the makers of a major US TP opened up previous dormant lines and a west coast plant to keep up with paper product supply issues. Trust me, they are on top of it. Empty shelves are lost sales. It will take a bit to sort out but the supply is coming.

FYI, lot of janitorial supply places have way more TP than they need as most people are at home and businesses aren't ordering in near the quantity as they were since they are mostly shut down.

(04-01-2020 02:02 PM)bearcat29 Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:26 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  Just went to Albertsons. No toilet paper, paper towels, sanitation wipes, soap, spaghetti noodles.... I lost it at checkout. I asked them if they ever plan on getting toilet paper again. I also asked them if they're putting a limit on these items and they said yes, and I asked why are they still out of everything. It's been three weeks now.

Our world to save a few extra pennies on everything, inventory at plants and DC are 24-48 hour supply. No one wants to spend money on inventory that just sits there. The problem is now it is hard to keep up for supply.

I know the makers of a major US TP opened up previous dormant lines and a west coast plant to keep up with paper product supply issues. Trust me, they are on top of it. Empty shelves are lost sales. It will take a bit to sort out but the supply is coming.

FYI, lot of janitorial supply places have way more TP than they need as most people are at home and businesses aren't ordering in near the quantity as they were since they are mostly shut down.

Yeah, but I don't want that TP. I want Charmin Basic in the 12-pack.

(04-01-2020 08:11 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:49 AM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  And tell those sombiotches to stop effing with the trucks to Oakland TN. We have not had a hygiene truck (bleach wipes, TP, PT, etc.) in going on 3 weeks. I talked to the manager, which I'm sure you know does NO good. "mehhh, yeah, I don't know.. we don't 'request' things, they just send us what we show we need on the computer...eeeehhh..."
It's starting to not be funny anymore.

The one in Memphis had an employee test positive and Kroger tried to hide it. The union found out and until those workers who don’t make much money to risk their health get a bonus or hazard pay...don’t expect full shelves. I don’t blame em...let the old folks like the op rant and rave to managers enough Kroger might actually figure out they can’t make money with nothing on the shelves.

One? By my count there are 17 inside the 385 loop. And I AM the OP. Whachu talkin' 'bout, Willis...

ETA: Or are you talking about distribution centers...

(04-01-2020 09:11 AM)RuckleSt Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 08:54 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  in our household, we solved the tp issue by going on an all cheese diet

That's a temporary solution, and could lead to future plumbing issues in your house.

i will let the accountants work it out

(04-01-2020 05:22 PM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 09:11 AM)RuckleSt Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 08:54 AM)Unionman76 Wrote:  in our household, we solved the tp issue by going on an all cheese diet

That's a temporary solution, and could lead to future plumbing issues in your house.

i will let the accountants work it out

With a pencil?

(04-01-2020 05:20 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 08:11 AM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:49 AM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  And tell those sombiotches to stop effing with the trucks to Oakland TN. We have not had a hygiene truck (bleach wipes, TP, PT, etc.) in going on 3 weeks. I talked to the manager, which I'm sure you know does NO good. "mehhh, yeah, I don't know.. we don't 'request' things, they just send us what we show we need on the computer...eeeehhh..."
It's starting to not be funny anymore.

The one in Memphis had an employee test positive and Kroger tried to hide it. The union found out and until those workers who don’t make much money to risk their health get a bonus or hazard pay...don’t expect full shelves. I don’t blame em...let the old folks like the op rant and rave to managers enough Kroger might actually figure out they can’t make money with nothing on the shelves.

One? By my count there are 17 inside the 385 loop. And I AM the OP. Whachu talkin' 'bout, Willis...

ETA: Or are you talking about distribution centers...

correct...that's where the stuff on the shelves comes from.

Shoo man everyone knows the stuff on the shelves is dropped in by unmanned drones from China.

bidet

(04-01-2020 05:17 PM)geosnooker2000 Wrote:  

(04-01-2020 02:02 PM)bearcat29 Wrote:  

(03-31-2020 10:26 PM)Memphis Yankee Wrote:  Just went to Albertsons. No toilet paper, paper towels, sanitation wipes, soap, spaghetti noodles.... I lost it at checkout. I asked them if they ever plan on getting toilet paper again. I also asked them if they're putting a limit on these items and they said yes, and I asked why are they still out of everything. It's been three weeks now.

Our world to save a few extra pennies on everything, inventory at plants and DC are 24-48 hour supply. No one wants to spend money on inventory that just sits there. The problem is now it is hard to keep up for supply.

I know the makers of a major US TP opened up previous dormant lines and a west coast plant to keep up with paper product supply issues. Trust me, they are on top of it. Empty shelves are lost sales. It will take a bit to sort out but the supply is coming.

FYI, lot of janitorial supply places have way more TP than they need as most people are at home and businesses aren't ordering in near the quantity as they were since they are mostly shut down.

Yeah, but I don't want that TP. I want Charmin Basic in the 12-pack.

C'mon, a tough guy like you could use 36-grit sandpaper as a substitute without even breaking a sweat.

I run the customer service team for an online butcher. We don't sell TP obviously, but our sales quadrupled practically overnight about 3 weeks ago, and it is showing no signs of letting up. I would have to imagine Kroger should be catching up soon. People can only hoard so much, and folks are starting to turn to delivery services such as ours to avoid going out.