Toy retailers are running out of some of this year’s most popular Christmas gifts as chaos at Britain’s ports adds to a supply shortage.
Products close to selling out include Lego sets, Barbie dolls and ‘Baby Yoda’ soft toys – one of 2020’s most sought-after presents.
Parents are rushing to find alternatives and are being told they may not be able to get their hands on the gift they want for their children.
Experts warned that stores had been hit by a perfect storm of demand and supply problems after shoppers spent an estimated £1.7 billion on packed high streets yesterday.
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Christmas shoppers will blow £1 7billion today on Britain s High Streets
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Hundreds of Primark shoppers queue overnight for 36-hour shopping bonanza
Updated: 12 Dec 2020, 10:43
HUNDREDS of Primark fans have queued overnight for a 36-hour shopping bonanza.
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Primark shoppers queue for a 36-hour shopping marathon in BraeheadCredit: Alamy Live News
The socially-distanced queue ran all the way from the centre s entrance, around the side of the building, snaking back up and then down again.
Inside, punters said the lines were so packed they couldn t even see the tills as Brits snapped up a bargain.
It opened at 9am yesterday morning and is planning to close at 9pm tonight.
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Happy shoppers show off their bargains