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"Andy Evans" <evansar@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I think there's another point that is clear if you read between the lines. • I
> suspect that the vast majority of TLC's revenue comes from sales to retail
> outlets (TRU, Walmart, Target, etc.). It would appear that retail channel • is
> not making money selling LEGO products. Based on the list of actions it's • also
> clear that these retail channels feel that the LEGO Company needs to do a • much
> better job in supporting them (better flexibility, inventory management, • etc).
> I think they would see the brand retail stores as a competitor or a • distraction.
> This might force TLC to "go slow" on brand retail so as to appease their • main
> distribution channel.
>
> Other than PAB, I haven't been impressed with the brand retail stores. • Perhaps
> they can find a way to do PAB through specialty "boutique" retailers (like
> Learning Express)?
>
> Andy
It's been a few years since I worked in a toy shop last, so things may well
have changed, but LEGO's support of shops, especially the smaller shops was
shoddy at best. Orders had to be over a certain (fairly hefty) size, entire
ranges had to be carried rather than being alowed to focus on the better
selling items, etc, etc. (Their reps used to be cute tho :) )
Like I said, things may have already changed, if they haven't however I can
see where there is room for improvement with their retail support
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James Stacey
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