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Some small businesses find opportunity in janky supply chain
The congested supply chain has been making it a lot harder for a lot of businesses to get the goods they need. That’s affecting car production, imports of products like furniture and electronics, and nearly every aspect of the American economy. The shortages aren’t great for an economy that’s still recovering from the pandemic. But on the other hand, the janky supply chain has created new opportunities for some smaller businesses, thanks to their size and ability to move quickly. Take tuxedos, for instance. “There’s this crazy tuxedo shortage in America right now,” said Ken Giddon, who runs Rothmans, a men’s clothing store in New York. Giddon has been able…