Booze shelves in Mississippi are becoming increasingly empty as the state-run Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) grapples with a massive shipment backlog caused by warehouse issues. Business owners — from boutique wine shops to large casinos — are missing deliveries that, in some cases, amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars of inventory, Mississippi Today reported.
Businesses are receiving just portions of their initial orders — if they arrive at all. Some reported the ABC is multiple weeks late on orders. Bars, restaurants, liquor stores, and other alcohol suppliers across Mississippi are worried about staying afloat while they are out of stock on a slew of products.
