The extra time people are spending at home has increased demand for home improvement itemsFrom computer consoles to printers, garden plants to cement, Britain is experiencing serious shortages of many popular products as shops struggle to meet demand amid supply problems. Retailers say supply chains have yet to catch up from the disruption caused by the pandemic and the blockage in the Suez canal in March, while shortages of some components, such as semiconductor chips, have exacerbated the problems. SponsoredThe extra time people are spending at home has increased demand for items in the entertainment, home office and home improvement categories as consumers have been looking for distractions, help with remote working or ways to improve their environment. None of the five biggest electrical retailers — Currys, Amazon, Argos, John Lewis and AO.com — has the PlayStation 5 or

Source: The Times May 23, 2021 23:03 UTC