H-E-B in ‘strong position’ to keep shelves stocked as port strike continues, company saysTake a look at some of the discounts on items that will be super helpful around the house and with your beauty routine.went on strike Tuesday
to demand for better contracts, consumers across the nation are worried about how the strike can affect products, such as groceries.“At H-E-B, we regularly prepare for potential supply chain situations. We do not anticipate any customer impact from the port strike at this time,” the statement said.“Our stores are receiving shipments and are in a strong position that allows our partners to continue to restock shelves throughout the day,” H-E-B’s statement said.
About 45,000 dockworkers went on strike on Tuesday at 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas over wages and the use of automation. A lengthy shutdown could raise prices on goods around the country and potentially cause shortages and price increases at big and small retailers alike as the holiday shopping season — along with a tight presidential election — — or months. If the strike is resolved within a few weeks, consumers probably wouldn’t notice any major shortages of retail goods.