National Inventory Shortages
Retailers across the U.S. are feeling the pinch as Geek Bar supply chains falter. If you’ve been waiting on a restock, it’s time to face reality: the incoming supply simply won’t meet current U.S. demand. With national inventory drying up by early next week, it’s no longer a matter of if shelves will go empty — it’s when.
FDA Enforcement and Seizures
Adding fuel to the fire, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the seizure of nearly two million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products in Chicago, valued at over $33.8 million at retail. The joint operation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) took place earlier this year and signals a major escalation in the agency’s enforcement actions.
Federal agents are now targeting ports and distribution hubs to intercept shipments of unapproved products before they ever reach store shelves. This increased scrutiny at points of entry is significantly impacting the availability of high-demand inventory across the country.
