If we needed another thing to add to the horrific things that happened in 2020, you can now add Dr Pepper to the list of items you might find difficult.
On Wednesday, WPTV NewsChannel 5’s Taste and See South Florida went to 15 locations to check for shortages in Palm Beaches and found only one location that was completely out of the product. Mostly, Dr. Pepper had in cans and plastic bottles in stock.
The Walgreens in Jupiter on Indiantown Road and Military trail was the only location that had the soda maker’s new Cream Soda flavor launched in March. As of this writing, you can find it in the cool section.
I went to 15 locations and only one had the Cream Soda flavor of Dr. Pepper. Walgreens in Jupiter on Indiantown Road and Military Trail. It’s in the cool section. pic.twitter.com/6JbJkqPgDv
– TA Walker (@timallanwalker) August 12, 2020
Stores WPTV selected
Boca Raton
Publix on Clint Moore and 441 – Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper on Stock. No Cream Soda variety.
Boynton Beach
Publix on Glades Avenue – Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper in preparation. No Cream Soda variety.
Delray Ray Beach
Aim at Linton Blvd. – Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper on stock. No Cream Soda variety.
Jupiter
Walgreens on Military Trail and Indiantown Road – Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper on stock. Cream Soda variety available in the refrigerator.
Juno Beach
CVS on US 1 and Donald Ross Road – No Dr Pepper cans in stock.
Lake Worth
Walmart Neighborhood Market at 441.
Palm Beach Gardens
Publix by Military Trail and PGA Blvd. – Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper on stock. No Cream Soda variety.
Riviera Beach
Publix on Blue Herron Blvd. – Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper on stock. No Cream Soda variety.
Royal Palm Beach
Chick-fil-A – Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper on stock. Cream Soda variety not offered.
Purpose – Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper in preparation. No Cream Soda variety.
Wellington
Sprouts – Does not transport Dr Pepper
Whole Foods – Net dr. Pepper
West Palm Beach
Aldi on Okeechobee Blvd – Not dr. Pepper
Publix on Village Blvd – Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper in stock. No Cream Soda variety.
Walmart on 45th Street – Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper on stock. No Cream Soda variety.
According to Dr. Pepper, the deficiency affects every taste. The makers of Charmin toilet paper sent the soda maker a message on Twitter, “Welcome to the club. We feel your pain.”
Welcome to the club. We feel your pain.😉
– Charmin (@Charmin) August 10, 2020
To which Dr. Pepper replied, “TP and DP – In this together.”
The company that owns the brand has shared that Dr. Pepper’s sales have “consistently increased over the last four years.”
Back in July, aluminum cans also faced a shortage problem even before the pandemic hit due to high demand.
They say they are collaborating with other distribution partners to meet the increased demand and customers should continue to check with stores on their product.
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