bigjohnnybadd
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Post by bigjohnnybadd on Jan 22, 2019 10:03:12 GMT -5
Wait so your saying mattel needs to create a vendor program like neca did with toysrus and now with target ? Someone to properly stock and maintain mattels merch ? So people could walk into a retail store and actually buy something new they want ?? Well your just a crazy looneytoon for suggesting that hairbrain idea that me and other members here have been suggesting now for several years.... Why would Mattel hire and pay someone to do this, when store employees can (apparently don’t) do it?Most companies are dropping reps. Not hiring and creating positions for them. I think you kind of answered your own question there... Using this logic, why would ANY company ever hire a vendor to travel to stores where their products are sold if there are already employees to worry about it? Why should they care if their items are stocked properly and readily available to be purchased by the consumer? Why should they care what their displays even look like? Because some companies actually care about their brand. They have pride in their products and want to make sure that the retail displays representing them, that their customers see, are up to their standards. Now I'm not saying that Mattel has no pride in their products, but obviously I think we would all agree that something needs to be done. A mass produced toy should never be this hard to find. And a company as large as Mattel should absolutely care, and find the worth in this investment.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 11:26:17 GMT -5
Why would Mattel hire and pay someone to do this, when store employees can (apparently don’t) do it?Most companies are dropping reps. Not hiring and creating positions for them. I think you kind of answered your own question there... Using this logic, why would ANY company ever hire a vendor to travel to stores where their products are sold if there are already employees to worry about it? Why should they care if their items are stocked properly and readily available to be purchased by the consumer? Why should they care what their displays even look like? Because some companies actually care about their brand. They have pride in their products and want to make sure that the retail displays representing them, that their customers see, are up to their standards. Now I'm not saying that Mattel has no pride in their products, but obviously I think we would all agree that something needs to be done. A mass produced toy should never be this hard to find. And a company as large as Mattel should absolutely care, and find the worth in this investment. All true, but the fact still remains... companies are phasing our company reps that travel store to store to check on product. Like someone stated, corporate employees aren’t taking pay cuts. So they need to cut payroll somewhere. Retail stores are cutting hours, distribution companies are cutting jobs. Do we have anyone on these forums that work at Target or WalMart and can even confirm that Mattel (NECA, etc.) have company reps that visit the store on a monthly/quarterly basis?
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Post by PJ on Jan 22, 2019 12:27:11 GMT -5
I think you kind of answered your own question there... Using this logic, why would ANY company ever hire a vendor to travel to stores where their products are sold if there are already employees to worry about it? Why should they care if their items are stocked properly and readily available to be purchased by the consumer? Why should they care what their displays even look like? Because some companies actually care about their brand. They have pride in their products and want to make sure that the retail displays representing them, that their customers see, are up to their standards. Now I'm not saying that Mattel has no pride in their products, but obviously I think we would all agree that something needs to be done. A mass produced toy should never be this hard to find. And a company as large as Mattel should absolutely care, and find the worth in this investment. All true, but the fact still remains... companies are phasing our company reps that travel store to store to check on product. Like someone stated, corporate employees aren’t taking pay cuts. So they need to cut payroll somewhere. Retail stores are cutting hours, distribution companies are cutting jobs. Do we have anyone on these forums that work at Target or WalMart and can even confirm that Mattel (NECA, etc.) have company reps that visit the store on a monthly/quarterly basis? I have a friend that works in electronics at Target and he told me Neca does come in and set the display. I haven’t asked if he has seen the Hasbro guy though, because I haven’t seen the Hasbro guy since TRU closed. And I used to see him at least twice a month between the area TRU, Target and WalMart. I can ask my friend next time I talk to him if the Hasbro guy still stocks the product.
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Post by powerfred3k on Jan 22, 2019 13:46:22 GMT -5
Wait so your saying mattel needs to create a vendor program like neca did with toysrus and now with target ? Someone to properly stock and maintain mattels merch ? So people could walk into a retail store and actually buy something new they want ?? Well your just a crazy looneytoon for suggesting that hairbrain idea that me and other members here have been suggesting now for several years.... I wasn't trying to steal anybody's idea... Sorry if you suggested it first. I don't recall ever seeing talk of it here recently. But I'm glad we agree that this would be a good idea. No dude I was just being sarcastic. I am sure there have been people before me who suggested mattel use vendors. It's a great idea, one that should be done but probably will not. Why you ask ? Because Mattel is an incompetently ran company that will either be bought by hasbro or file for bankruptcy in a few years or both.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 14:21:24 GMT -5
I wasn't trying to steal anybody's idea... Sorry if you suggested it first. I don't recall ever seeing talk of it here recently. But I'm glad we agree that this would be a good idea. No dude I was just being sarcastic. I am sure there have been people before me who suggested mattel use vendors. It's a great idea, one that should be done but probably will not. Why you ask ? Because Mattel is an incompetently ran company that will either be bought by hasbro or file for bankruptcy in a few years or both. HAHAHAHAHA! You honestly think Mattel won’t be a company within a few years? Seriously, set your annoyance aside and think about that for a second. Incompetent? Why? Because they don’t do everything you want them to do when you want it done?
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Post by powerfred3k on Jan 22, 2019 14:37:38 GMT -5
No dude I was just being sarcastic. I am sure there have been people before me who suggested mattel use vendors. It's a great idea, one that should be done but probably will not. Why you ask ? Because Mattel is an incompetently ran company that will either be bought by hasbro or file for bankruptcy in a few years or both. HAHAHAHAHA! You honestly think Mattel won’t be a company within a few years? Seriously, set your annoyance aside and think about that for a second. Incompetent? Why? Because they don’t do everything you want them to do when you want it done? I did not say not exist, I said bought out or file for bankruptcy. I am sure they will exist in one form or another. But they have been losing money almost every quarter, and went through multiple ceo's in the last five years. Mattel 2008 debt to capital ratio was 28%. (Quarter 1 2008) Mattel 2018 debt to capital ratio is 74.5%. (Quarter 1 2018) They are now on there 3rd CEO in last 5 years. They should have taken hasbros offer to buy them out in in late 2017.
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Post by LA Times on Jan 22, 2019 17:32:23 GMT -5
HAHAHAHAHA! You honestly think Mattel won’t be a company within a few years? Seriously, set your annoyance aside and think about that for a second. Incompetent? Why? Because they don’t do everything you want them to do when you want it done? I did not say not exist, I said bought out or file for bankruptcy. I am sure they will exist in one form or another. But they have been losing money almost every quarter, and went through multiple ceo's in the last five years. Mattel 2008 debt to capital ratio was 28%. (Quarter 1 2008) Mattel 2018 debt to capital ratio is 74.5%. (Quarter 1 2018) They are now on there 3rd CEO in last 5 years. They should have taken hasbros offer to buy them out in in late 2017. But that would all change if Mattel created a Legends line featuring wrestlers from the 70s, 80s and Attitude Era that is only sold online and not in stores, right?
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Post by East Coast on Jan 22, 2019 17:48:17 GMT -5
the only mistake, was how Mattel makes this one of the first batch of elites with interchangeable hands....and u don't give him his iconic "crazy chickenwing hands"
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 22, 2019 17:51:05 GMT -5
I think you kind of answered your own question there... Using this logic, why would ANY company ever hire a vendor to travel to stores where their products are sold if there are already employees to worry about it? Why should they care if their items are stocked properly and readily available to be purchased by the consumer? Why should they care what their displays even look like? Because some companies actually care about their brand. They have pride in their products and want to make sure that the retail displays representing them, that their customers see, are up to their standards. Now I'm not saying that Mattel has no pride in their products, but obviously I think we would all agree that something needs to be done. A mass produced toy should never be this hard to find. And a company as large as Mattel should absolutely care, and find the worth in this investment. All true, but the fact still remains... companies are phasing our company reps that travel store to store to check on product. Like someone stated, corporate employees aren’t taking pay cuts. So they need to cut payroll somewhere. Retail stores are cutting hours, distribution companies are cutting jobs. Do we have anyone on these forums that work at Target or WalMart and can even confirm that Mattel (NECA, etc.) have company reps that visit the store on a monthly/quarterly basis? Distribution companies are not cutting jobs. Stop making things up. You clearly do not understand the logistics industry. Here's an article that shows 90% growth from 2000 to 2017. www.supplychaindive.com/news/warehouse-employment-has-risen-90-since-2000/513115/Did you know that e-commerce is growing over 20% year over year? www.statista.com/statistics/288487/forecast-of-global-b2c-e-commerce-growt/Warehousing and fulfillment e-commerce (pick and pack) requires many more order pickers than retail orders. So, while retail distribution jobs are in slight decline, e-commerce jobs are replacing them and adding additional jobs on top of that. I see you arguing with everyone in every thread. All your posts and stars should not make you immune to punishment from the mods. I don't think you're adding anything of value and I'd love to know what you do professionally that would give you such incorrect opinions.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 17:56:14 GMT -5
And I see you aimlessly complaining in every thread. Having a different opinion than someone isn’t arguing. Thinking someone’s idea is horrible isn’t against any TOS.
I work as a manager in a retail chain. I can tell you I’ve lost 3 vendors over the last 18 months. Product which we stock, but there job is to go store to store and check things. These companies have decided those jobs aren’t justified for the payroll spent.
Online retail is putting certain companies either out of business, or causing them to change their sales models.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 22, 2019 18:37:02 GMT -5
And I see you aimlessly complaining in every thread. Having a different opinion than someone isn’t arguing. Thinking someone’s idea is horrible isn’t against any TOS. I work as a manager in a retail chain. I can tell you I’ve lost 3 vendors over the last 18 months. Product which we stock, but there job is to go store to store and check things. These companies have decided those jobs aren’t justified for the payroll spent. Online retail is putting certain companies either out of business, or causing them to change their sales models. A manager of a retail chain? Wow! Good for you 🙄 Stating your opinion is fact, when it is in actuality garbage is enough for me to interject. At the end of the day, all myself and others are suggesting is that we get better distribution of flashbacks, and flashbacks that are not tied to one retailer unless that retailer can promise to distribute adequately. We should all have the ability to buy every store released figure on Mattel.com
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Post by powerfred3k on Jan 22, 2019 19:43:37 GMT -5
To circle back to the original topic in this thread before it gets locked again.
I got the bob backlund figure and am very happy I don't have to hunt for it.
Maybe just maybe mattel should just stop selling elites in stores and sell them entirely online. If they can't afford or don't want to go the vendor route.
But they need to make a decision one way or the other and not just keep prodding along with this same stupid "1985" strategy.
Mattel is already losing the dc license. While I love mattels wwe figures, if the majority of people can't find them in stores then what ? Keep blaming everyone else except the company that actually makes them ? At some point it's mattels fault, and them doing nothing about it is even worse.
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Post by PJ on Jan 22, 2019 20:12:54 GMT -5
To circle back to the original topic in this thread before it gets locked again. I got the bob backlund figure and am very happy I don't have to hunt for it. Maybe just maybe mattel should just stop selling elites in stores and sell them entirely online. If they can't afford or don't want to go the vendor route. But they need to make a decision one way or the other and not just keep prodding along with this same stupid "1985" strategy. Mattel is already losing the dc license. While I love mattels wwe figures, if the majority of people can't find them in stores then what ? Keep blaming everyone else except the company that actually makes them ? At some point it's mattels fault, and them doing nothing about it is even worse. Sorry, but that would be the death of the line.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 20:36:36 GMT -5
And I see you aimlessly complaining in every thread. Having a different opinion than someone isn’t arguing. Thinking someone’s idea is horrible isn’t against any TOS. I work as a manager in a retail chain. I can tell you I’ve lost 3 vendors over the last 18 months. Product which we stock, but there job is to go store to store and check things. These companies have decided those jobs aren’t justified for the payroll spent. Online retail is putting certain companies either out of business, or causing them to change their sales models. A manager of a retail chain? Wow! Good for you 🙄 Stating your opinion is fact, when it is in actuality garbage is enough for me to interject. At the end of the day, all myself and others are suggesting is that we get better distribution of flashbacks, and flashbacks that are not tied to one retailer unless that retailer can promise to distribute adequately. We should all have the ability to buy every store released figure on Mattel.com I never once said that anything was fact. My opinion is “garbage” because my occupation isn’t “good enough” for you? I don’t care what you think. At the end of the day, I work in retail... I see companies dropping reps and Mattel isn’t going to be adding a job since they’re “hurting”. Keep dreaming, keep complaining that you can get what you want when you want. I’ll continue laughing.
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Post by cableV on Jan 22, 2019 20:50:06 GMT -5
Mattel has a number of Retail Merchandiser positions available. Someone apply for one of these. We could use someone on the inside jobs.mattel.com/search-jobs/retail/2015/1RETAIL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Our Retail Service team is looking for a Part Time Representative to work an average of 15-25 hours per week to drive Mattel’s business at our key accounts. We are looking for team members who are passionate about merchandising, enjoy interacting with customers & store management and feel a sense of pride making a difference in our overall sales. If you are looking for additional hours to support your current job or returning to the workforce and want a part-time job to supplement income and still have time for family, this very flexible job could be just what you are looking for. Your Impact: Merchandise Mattel/Fisher Price products on shelf Build relationships with store managers Sell-in promotional displays & features to store management Negotiate Out of Aisle space Build product displays Implement Point of Purchase materials Ensure planogram compliance Accurately provide key survey data on each account Offer exceptional customer service Conduct in-store demonstrations Be the “eyes” in the store and report Business Insights back to the leadership team Work with Seasonal employees during the holidays and assist with schedules & training
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Post by LA Times on Jan 22, 2019 21:04:16 GMT -5
And I see you aimlessly complaining in every thread. Having a different opinion than someone isn’t arguing. Thinking someone’s idea is horrible isn’t against any TOS. I work as a manager in a retail chain. I can tell you I’ve lost 3 vendors over the last 18 months. Product which we stock, but there job is to go store to store and check things. These companies have decided those jobs aren’t justified for the payroll spent. Online retail is putting certain companies either out of business, or causing them to change their sales models. A manager of a retail chain? Wow! Good for you 🙄 Stating your opinion is fact, when it is in actuality garbage is enough for me to interject. At the end of the day, all myself and others are suggesting is that we get better distribution of flashbacks, and flashbacks that are not tied to one retailer unless that retailer can promise to distribute adequately. We should all have the ability to buy every store released figure on Mattel.comYou mean walmart.com, amazon.com, ringsidecollectibles.com ,etc? Because Mattel is a toymaker selling in mass quantities to retailers, not to individual customers. They dont even operate an online shop anymore.
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 22, 2019 21:04:28 GMT -5
the only mistake, was how Mattel makes this one of the first batch of elites with interchangeable hands....and u don't give him his iconic "crazy chickenwing hands" Should have gotten the open hands as well as a crazy face head.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 22, 2019 22:25:44 GMT -5
Just a question, if ringside gets the chase figures, will they get Backlund?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 23:02:12 GMT -5
Just a question, if ringside gets the chase figures, will they get Backlund? Apparently the got in a few at third market pricing. $37.99, if I’m not mistaken. Appears to have sold out though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 23:03:08 GMT -5
Mattel has a number of Retail Merchandiser positions available. Someone apply for one of these. We could use someone on the inside jobs.mattel.com/search-jobs/retail/2015/1RETAIL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE: Our Retail Service team is looking for a Part Time Representative to work an average of 15-25 hours per week to drive Mattel’s business at our key accounts. We are looking for team members who are passionate about merchandising, enjoy interacting with customers & store management and feel a sense of pride making a difference in our overall sales. If you are looking for additional hours to support your current job or returning to the workforce and want a part-time job to supplement income and still have time for family, this very flexible job could be just what you are looking for. Your Impact: Merchandise Mattel/Fisher Price products on shelf Build relationships with store managers Sell-in promotional displays & features to store management Negotiate Out of Aisle space Build product displays Implement Point of Purchase materials Ensure planogram compliance Accurately provide key survey data on each account Offer exceptional customer service Conduct in-store demonstrations Be the “eyes” in the store and report Business Insights back to the leadership team Work with Seasonal employees during the holidays and assist with schedules & training Soooo tempting...
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