almost two thirds of uk adults will make a purchase today spending an average of £280 according to one estimate by pwc. but shoppers are being warned to expect less generous discounts and some shortages because of the supply chain crisis. one uk toy business has been speaking to the bbc about the pressures this year. black friday is always a challenge for retailers but this year in particular has been difficult because of the global supply chain issues. we ve had to buy stock in much earlier than we normally would do because lead times have increased from 90 days up to sometimes 180 days. ordering stock early puts pressure on every part of the business in terms of cash flow. normally you would buy in stock
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