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James Rodger & Alexander Smail

IKEA confirm 1,000 products at risk of running out due to supply crisis

IKEA is the latest chain to be hit by stock shortages caused by the global supply crisis, the Swedish retail giant has confirmed.

Because of the number of lorry drivers cannot keep up with demand, branches around the UK are at risk of running out of around 1,000 products.

It means Glasgow shoppers headed to their local branch on Kings Inch Drive may leave disappointed.

IKEA customers around the country have been left angry by the stock shortages, as reported by Birmingham Live.

Both Brexit and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic are to blame for the supply crisis it is said.

An IKEA spokesperson said: "Like many retailers, we are experiencing ongoing challenges with our supply chains due to Covid-19 and labour shortages, with transport, raw materials and sourcing all impacted.

"In addition, we are seeing higher customer demand as more people are spending more time at home.

"As a result, we are experiencing low availability in some of our ranges, including mattresses."

"What we are seeing is a perfect storm of issues, including the disruption of global trade flows and a shortage of drivers, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic and Brexit," they added.

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