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Navigating by the numbers

Out-of-stock messages have risen 172% compared to pre-pandemic numbers, according to online shopping data analysts at Adobe Analytics. Across the board, Adobe found inflation on many products and cited a 3.3% increase in prices, all attributed to bottlenecks in the supply chain and labor shortages.

The most affected products include clothing, followed closely by sporting goods, baby products and electronics.

The company said it expects these shortage numbers to remain the same in these categories through the holidays.

U.S. products to shop what's actually in stock

With major delays in global manufacturing and delivery, Worley said products made in America are a smart way to shop local. She explained that although some get parts and components overseas that the chances of being able to buy them are better since they have product in stock domestically.

\"As for shopping local, your options aren't limited to walking down Main Street, although that's productive and fun,\" she said. \"You can use apps like Local Flavor, Groupon and Yelp to discover new stores.\"

When it comes to product delays, Worley shared some helpful information from the FTC to ensure customers know their rights.

\"If there's delay shipping your order, the seller has to tell you and give you the choice of either agreeing to the delay or cancelling your order for a full refund,\" the FTC states. Meaning that if a consumer is deserving of that refund, the company has to honor that versus giving a gift card or store credit.

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