Egg prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels due to ongoing supply challenges caused by a bird flu outbreak in the United States. As a result, some retailers are setting limits on the quantity of eggs customers can purchase.
I found myself at Costco right at opening time, eager to buy eggs, only to witness them sell out within minutes. The ongoing egg supply crisis has made it increasingly difficult for supermarkets to keep their shelves stocked.
A survey conducted by Numerator, a market research company, revealed that more than half of shoppers have encountered egg shortages or discovered that stores were out-of-stock. This issue has affected major retailers, including BJ’s, Costco, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Publix.
Intrigued by the situation, I decided to visit a Costco location in New York City to observe how consumers are coping with the egg supply challenges and rising prices. Here’s a detailed account of how I managed to secure one of the last available cartons in the store.
