Went to local Screwfix counter today to buy some Turbo Ultra screws. Did the usual, just about to pay and chap said they didn't have any. Offered to get them order in - for Thursday.
There was a notice about supply problems with the Far East. I think Mr Medway (or someone) mentioned pollution reduction measures for the Olympics. Sounds like a bad joke to me.
Overheard chap at counter talked about things in catalogue that are actually order only - but not identified - so lots of people come in expecting them to be in stock and are disappointed. Other people clearly also having problems getting their orders filled.
Are they really going down the pan? Certainly how it feels.