UK retailers hit by supply disruption amid coronavirus concerns

Report shows half of shoppers would consider buying more goods online if virus persistsCoronavirus – live updatesAlmost a quarter of British retailers are reporting severe disruption to their supply of goods as a result of the spread of coronavirus.News that retailers are starting to struggle to maintain supplies of some products comes as a survey found that one in 10 people have already started stockpiling food because of fear of an outbreak in the UK. Related: Banks issue emergency loans