BKK2 on 22 July 2008
Slow week this week, Lego Indy takes top spot in All Formats chart despite only having #20 & #33 in the Individual Formats top 40.
There's an article in yesterday's Daily Mail about Wii Fit shortages.
Wii Fit shortage predicted for Christmas as fitness computer game flies off the shelves
Shops around Britain are running out of Wii Fit boards as health-conscious Britons have rushed out to buy the latest must-have exercise accessory.
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waiting lists have been reported to be growing by up to 1,000 people each day. Major online stores including Dixons, HMV and John Lewis are all out of stock.
Even Britain's largest supermarket chain Tesco is out of the product. Its website informs customers: 'Due to high demand for this product, additional stock is not currently expected from supplier until August.'
Now retailers fear their will be few of the consoles left for the Christmas rush. Special websites have been set up to locate stock such as http://wii-consoles.co.uk.
'We're seeing summer stock shortage that will most likely run into the Christmas period,' website founder Darren McKillop warned.
Shops around Britain are running out of Wii Fit boards as health-conscious Britons have rushed out to buy the latest must-have exercise accessory.
...
waiting lists have been reported to be growing by up to 1,000 people each day. Major online stores including Dixons, HMV and John Lewis are all out of stock.
Even Britain's largest supermarket chain Tesco is out of the product. Its website informs customers: 'Due to high demand for this product, additional stock is not currently expected from supplier until August.'
Now retailers fear their will be few of the consoles left for the Christmas rush. Special websites have been set up to locate stock such as http://wii-consoles.co.uk.
'We're seeing summer stock shortage that will most likely run into the Christmas period,' website founder Darren McKillop warned.
