'Only get what you need': Grocery stores, hardware stores see a jump in demand but a low in supplies
'Only get what you need': Grocery stores, hardware stores see a jump in demand but a low in supplies Supply is down and demand is up. That's the situation at stores all over Texas as the impact of the winter blast continues to take a toll. and last updated 2021-02-18 20:57:04-05 Supply is down and demand is up. That's the situation at stores all over Texas as the impact of the winter blast continues to take a toll. Empty shelves like the ones at H-E-B this week are a flashback to the early days of the pandemic and panic buying.