Supply Chain Delays Cause Soccer Shirt Shortages Ahead of New Season
Supply chain delays from Asia have led to shortages of new soccer shirts for the English Premier League’s 2022-23 season. By late July, only 44 of the 92 clubs had their new home and away kits available, with 19 clubs lacking any new shirts for fans ahead of the opening match.
The launch of new soccer shirts each summer is a significant tradition for English clubs, generating substantial revenue. This year, the rollout coincides with the start of the English Premier League’s 2022-23 season, beginning on Friday with a match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal. Unfortunately, supply chain problems from Asia have disrupted this process, resulting in shortages in merchandise available for fans.
As of late July, reports indicated a severe lack of new soccer shirts across the league. The BBC documented that only 44 out of 92 clubs in the top four divisions had both home and away kits available for sale. Alarmingly, 19 clubs had not released any new jerseys, creating scarcity for supporters eager to purchase team apparel ahead of the new season.
Original Source: asia.nikkei.com
