Retailers fear spring price rises and shortages due to Red Sea attacks

Maersk container ship

Non-food retailers and suppliers are preparing for possible price rises and even product shortages in the spring, as the unrest in the Red Sea continues.

A source with understanding of the situation said electricals, fashion and furniture retailers are worrying about the potential knock-on effects of the attacks on container ships feeding through to UK customers by the beginning of spring.

 

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