Home Depot clearance inventory withheld from floor despite app showing stock
Customers find clearance items listed as available in the Home Depot app but physically absent from store shelves, suggesting intentional withholding by staff. The disconnect between digital inventory and physical availability creates distrust and wasted trips. This is a store-level operational complaint with limited applicability as a scalable product opportunity.
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