Panic Buying
The Weirdest Impulse Purchases VICE Readers Made During the Pandemic
Last year, we all had times of confusion, weakness, and desperation. Here are the purchases VICE readers made in those moments.
Another COVID Outbreak in Australia, Another Run on Toilet Paper
As the state of South Australia reenters lockdown, panic buying returns.
Australians Were the World's Worst Coronavirus Hoarders, According to Report
No one cleaned out the supermarket aisles quite like Australians, according to a scientific 'panic index' measuring how consumers reacted to COVID.
Don’t Panic. We’re Not Running Out of Food
If you're worried about meat rationing, here's what's really going on.
Why Grocery Store Shelves Look Bare Even Though There's No Food Shortage
Restaurant, school, hotel, and workplace closures have changed the way food is being distributed, causing a major "logistical headache."
Panic Buying Isn't Helping Anything Except Packaged Food Brands
It's anarchy at Costco, but it's not making anyone safer—except investors in powerful food conglomerates.
Relax, Brits: You Don't Need to Panic-Buy Food Just Because It's Cold
Despite frantic tweets showing photos of empty supermarket shelves, the Dolmio sauce probably won't run out anytime soon.
Falling Ruble Sparks Panic Buying Among Russian Shoppers
Russian shoppers are forming long lines in the rush to snap up consumer goods — for both investment purposes and over fears of massive price hikes.