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James Rodger

Ikea confirms 1,000 products are running out in stores amid supply crisis

Popular furniture retail giant Ikea has seen a shortages on 1,000 products with some stores running out of mattresses.

It comes after a lorry driver shortage and global supply crisis hit the chain, which boasts a Welsh store in Cardiff

People shopping at the Swedish furniture giant's outlet in the Welsh capital have reporting being unable to find products from lights to cushion covers.

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Birmingham Live reported that he chain - famed for its furniture, as well as its Swedish meatballs - said all of its 22 UK and Ireland stores were experiencing a shortage.

The crisis of products comes as a result of the Covid pandemic and Brexit, according to reports.

A company spokesperson said: "Like many retailers, we are experiencing ongoing challenges with our supply chains due to Covid-19 and labour shortages, with transport, raw materials and sourcing all impacted.

"In addition, we are seeing higher customer demand as more people are spending more time at home.

"As a result, we are experiencing low availability in some of our ranges, including mattresses."

"What we are seeing is a perfect storm of issues, including the disruption of global trade flows and a shortage of drivers, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic and Brexit," they added.

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