glittery ribbon hairband g4 brushables showing up in big lots already

[Jordan]

we've barely had this wave of toys, and it's already leaving? 

[Mermaid]

I noticed this too! I wonder why?

[TheBlankFlank]

I think this is because big lots is coming out of that MARKDOWN market...they are now buying IN-LINE which is an industry term. They aren't going to hasbro 6 months after release and asking for "CLOSEOUTS" they are buying direct and finding they make probably better profit from selling toys that are considered IN-LINE like the other stores, at a slightly lower price. I bet they are taking a margin hit though. So while target may sell:

SUPER PONY A - COST $1.50 a unit
Target: $7.99 (this is a MARGIN or MARKUP of 81%)
Big Lots: $6.99 (this is a MARGIN or MARKUP of 79%)

As you can see big lots still profits but not as much as target. (This is a very crude example but I hope it makes sense)

^ That is a a lot of sales minutia sorry I'm in sales and work for an online shoe retailer and VERY little of what we sell is considered "IN LINE" we are almost always 1 year behind EVERYONE with styles.

[Raindrop]

I saw Starlight Glimmer in my Big Lots this week (would have bought her, but I had snapped her up at TRU  a few months ago).