william-james88 wrote:Giving Target more product for their shelves is the whole point of this Buzzworthy line.
Even if Hastak released a statement with this claim,
I believe that Hastak's profits are the whole point.
Sure, more product on the shelves/pegs helps Target because there are plenty of consumers that view "more" equaling "better". Which also most likely means this is considered a sound business practice for b&m retailers.
But if this line didn't exist, that aisle space would be filled with something, even if it wasn't TF-related.
Not trying to split hairs, but your wording almost makes it sound like you think this is either some sort of sacrifice, hand-out, or favor on the part of Hastak,
or that this deal is more beneficial for Target.
Now, I don't know this line all that well, but the number of retools/repaints has to be exponentially more than new mold releases. In fact, other than Core class Bee w/ Spike, and Origins Bee, I can't even think of any new molds in Buzzworthy.
Meaning, I wouldn't even call this a mutually beneficial deal. That's not me suggesting Target is getting screwed. Or that Hastak is corporate evil.
But let's call a spade a spade.
You've even said it yourself-- that basically, this line is such a weird combination of releases...
To the point where these new SS86 releases are literally confusing.
Why such an odd mish-mash of releases? Because Hastak is using this line to sell a whole lot of repaints/retools.
All due respect, we can agree to disagree... I just think it's pretty myopic to think the whole point of this line is "giving Target more product for their shelves".