Consumers urged to stock up on imported goods amid DP World's industrial standoff

There is "great concern" in the retail industry as consumers are urged to stock up on imported goods before prices "go up" and items entirely disappear, says Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra. Mr Zahra’s comments come after the federal government refused to mediate an industrial standoff between Dubai-based logistics company DP World and its employees. DP World employees are requesting a 16 per cent pay rise across two years which, after months of negotiations, has led to increasingly disruptive industrial action. “All consumers can do is right now is if they see something that is imported and they want it, they should buy it because it may not be there in the future,” Mr Zahra told Sky News Australia. “Until this is resolved, consumers get what they need also be very patient and tolerant towards retailers and retail staff.”