Shoppers face 'click-and-collect chaos' at Christmas

Tesco and Sainsbury's warn customers to act fast – but John Lewis extends deadline for festive shopping

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Shoppers face "click-and-collect chaos" this Christmas as retailers have been facing overwhelming demand for the service, says the Daily Telegraph.

Record demand means stores around the country are running out of click-and-collect order slots. "Millions of shoppers will now have to order presents and groceries online by Thursday, or be forced to fight their way through store aisles on Friday and Saturday when they are at their busiest," the paper adds.

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