Christmas trees in Austin: Buyers could face higher prices, shortages
Austin-area Christmas tree lots could sell out of trees early this year. One business owner called issues affecting the industry a perfect storm.
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Austin-area Christmas tree lots could sell out of trees early this year. One business owner called issues affecting the industry a perfect storm.
Add Christmas trees to the list of items facing shortages and higher prices this year
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) — Add Christmas trees to the list of items facing shortages and higher prices this year.
Multiple factors are driving the trend, including over-the-top sales last year during the holiday season, and supply chain issues this year that persist.
Christmas trees are one more product on a growing list of items facing shortages and higher prices this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues.