Recently the supplier we have for what can best be described as a convenience item(not our main business, just something that, for some customers is nice to have while they shop) decided to discontinue that product line. Problem was they told us "effective immediately" and said any supplies they have left are first come first serve, when they run out that's it. They supply a few hundred of our stores and numerous other businesses.
Our buyers were able to get a one and half to two weeks supply to each store. It would take three to three and half weeks for the new vendor get us the needed equipment and product to us. A sign stating that <item> would be in short supply for a few weeks was posted ON the display the product was on.
SC: *looks at display* Do you have any more of <flavor> of <item>?
M: I'm sorry, but the manufacturer discontinued that product line and we are waiting for a replacement to come in.
SC: So you won't be getting more of <item> in?
M: No. <mfgr> discontinued it, and we are working to get a replacemet line in in the in the next week or so.
SC: But i love <item>? Can you order it for me.
M: I'm sorry but it was discontinued by the mfgr.
SC: How was I supposed to know? You should post a sign. I wasted l my time for this!
M:
The SC stomps off.
Our buyers were able to get a one and half to two weeks supply to each store. It would take three to three and half weeks for the new vendor get us the needed equipment and product to us. A sign stating that <item> would be in short supply for a few weeks was posted ON the display the product was on.
SC: *looks at display* Do you have any more of <flavor> of <item>?
M: I'm sorry, but the manufacturer discontinued that product line and we are waiting for a replacement to come in.
SC: So you won't be getting more of <item> in?
M: No. <mfgr> discontinued it, and we are working to get a replacemet line in in the in the next week or so.
SC: But i love <item>? Can you order it for me.
M: I'm sorry but it was discontinued by the mfgr.
SC: How was I supposed to know? You should post a sign. I wasted l my time for this!
M:

The SC stomps off.
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