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Economics – In-store availability
29 September 2021ONS surveyed GB adults over 08 - 19 September 2021 and uncovered the effect of poor stock levels on shopping experiences:
ONS surveyed GB adults over 08 - 19 September 2021 and uncovered the effect of poor stock levels on shopping experiences:
18% noted shortages of essential food in last 2 weeks
25% noted shortage of non-essential foods
58% report experienced unusual difficulty food shopping – mostly reduced availability
85% bought the same amount as usual, 6% bought more, 8% bought less
22% reported issues obtaining medicines
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