"Empty shelves" refers to the situation when all the shelves or racks in a store or supermarket are completely bare and do not have any products or goods on them. Full definition
I know it's a simplistic measure of current trends, but when I start seeing large sections of empty shelves in book stores, I may change my viewpoint. (killzoneblog.com)
If you head to your local hardware store after a heavy storm to buy an emergency portable generator, chances are good you'll only find empty shelves. (rismedia.com)
I love the wood piece, and I have brand new empty shelves that would give it a good home! (theletteredcottage.net)