Retail German retailers' supply problems ease in 2022 holiday season: ifo 23 Dec '22 1 min read Pic: Radu Bercan / Shutterstock.com The supply situation in German retail has slightly eased during the holiday season, as per a survey by ifo Institute for Economic Research. In December, 62.2 per cent German retailers were not happy about supply bottlenecks, down from 71.1 per cent in November. There was also a notable further decline in pessimism among retailers regarding the months ahead.The situation among clothing retailers has eased appreciably, where only 36 per cent of retailers complained about supply bottlenecks, according to the survey.“This easing has come at just the right time for many businesses in the trade sector,” said Klaus Wohlrabe, head of surveys at ifo. “However, there will still be gaps on shelves.”The supply situation in German retail has slightly eased during the holiday season, as per a survey by ifo Institute for Economic Research. In December, 62.2 per cent German retailers were not happy about supply bottlenecks, down from 71.1 per cent in November. There was also a notable further decline in pessimism among retailers regarding the months ahead.The business climate index in Germany rose to 88.6 points in December 2022, up from 86.4 points (seasonally adjusted) in November. This is one of the reasons why German businesses entered the holiday season with a sense of hope, as per a recent finding from ifo Institute. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DP) More Retail News - Germany...