Christmas presents will be available despite ports being hit by supply crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

Christmas presents will be available despite ports being hit by supply crisis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has offered reassurance to shoppers worried that there may not be enough Christmas presents available this year because of the supply chain crisis. Robert Gliddon, owner of Gliddons Toy Shop in Sidmouth, Devon, advised: “If you see it, buy it, and be prepared to pay more before Christmas.” But speaking to the BBC in Washington DC, Mr Sunak looked to reassure shoppers, saying there would be a “good amount” of gifts available this year. “I’m confident there will be a good amount of Christmas presents available for everyone to buy.” Mr Sunak was chairing a meeting of finance ministers as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Speaking after the meeting, Mr Sunak said: “Supply chain issues are being felt globally – and finance leaders from around the globe must collaborate to address our shared challenges.

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Major retailers tell Biden shelves are stocked for holiday season
3 years, 1 month ago

Major retailers tell Biden shelves are stocked for holiday season

Al Jazeera  

The Washington, DC meeting with retail execs, and Biden’s remarks, are intended to reassure Americans anxious about the lingering coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy. President Joe Biden said his administration has made strides toward relieving U.S. supply-chain disruptions, as he met Monday with the leaders of major retailers including Walmart Inc. who assured him they have ample …

Global Christmas tree shortage could hit UK amid supply chain problems
3 years, 1 month ago

Global Christmas tree shortage could hit UK amid supply chain problems

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Britain may be set to face a Christmas tree shortage …

The biggest long-term lessons we can learn from the supply chain crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

The biggest long-term lessons we can learn from the supply chain crisis

The Independent  

The just-in-time world economy is in trouble. There are not only worries about supplies for Christmas, but fears that the global shipping crisis may last well into next year. “Faced with historically long delivery times, global manufacturers’ stockpiling of inputs continues to run higher than before the pandemic,” she said. For example, the German supermarket chain Lidl claims:“We're … passionate …

Port backlogs: Minister insists supply chain crisis ‘improving’ but toy shops warn customers to buy early for Christmas
3 years, 2 months ago

Port backlogs: Minister insists supply chain crisis ‘improving’ but toy shops warn customers to buy early for Christmas

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The supply chain crisis at the UK’s largest commercial shipping …

Buy Christmas presents early to beat shortages says shipping boss
3 years, 2 months ago

Buy Christmas presents early to beat shortages says shipping boss

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Peter Wilson, group managing director at Cory Brothers, a …

Toy shops warn ‘buy now’ for Christmas as ports play down supply concerns
3 years, 2 months ago

Toy shops warn ‘buy now’ for Christmas as ports play down supply concerns

The Independent  

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Fuel crisis and empty shelves may continue until Christmas, business minister admits
3 years, 3 months ago

Fuel crisis and empty shelves may continue until Christmas, business minister admits

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Business secretary Kwasi …

Retailers warn against last minute Christmas shopping amid supply chain chaos
3 years, 4 months ago

Retailers warn against last minute Christmas shopping amid supply chain chaos

ABC  

Balloons, books, bikes, hair products, toys, game consoles: Name almost any item imported to Australia and you can bet a retailer is struggling to get it, and it's costing a fortune to get it here. "The majority of our imported goods come from these regions, particularly consumer electronics and textiles," says Marcus Carmont, executive of TMX Global. Larger retailers better …

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