RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — As the beginning of the school year approaches, many students will find themselves in a physical classroom to start this school year. Last year, the classroom was virtual. Fast forward 365 days and there is an increase in demand for items that saw little use last year; backpacks, sneakers, and stationery — to name a few.
Every year, and we’ve been doing this for 30 years, every year there are certain items that companies will sell out of.” said Chad Weisbrodt of Raleigh’s The “Teach Me” Store.
According to retail experts, manufacturers and vendors are still struggling to keep up with the demand amid continued pandemic-related challenges, such as staffing and a reliance on other stakeholders in similar situations.
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