According to a survey by the research institute Ifo, supply problems in German retail have worsened again in February. In February, 76.3 percent of overall retailers said they did not receive all the goods they ordered. A month earlier, the figure was 57.1 percent. Among retailers selling clothing, 52.6 percent said they faced delivery issues in February. The situation is particularly tight for bicycles, toys, cars, furniture and electrical household appliances: Between 90 and 96 percent of retailers in these sectors reported supply problems. “The relief in January has not proven to be sustainable,” said Klaus Wohlrabe, head of surveys at the Ifo Institute. “This means that there will continue to be shortages on the shelves for the time being.”

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