Target has introduced a new line of Pokémon-themed water bottles made in collaboration with Owala. The sought-after collection officially went on sale Sept. 16, but some sharp-eyed shoppers spotted the bottles in stores ahead of the release.
Strong in-store customer numbers at Target locations stands to shape how well the limited-edition bottles perform. Meanwhile, Pokémon retailers are cracking down on scalpers who resell merchandise for profit.
Several platforms, Mercari and Pokémon, recently banned listings of unopened 30th anniversary products from their marketplaces. Following this, numerous collectors experienced having Pokémon TCG orders cancelled without warning.
Overseas, Pokémon Center advance orders for 30th anniversary items in the UK experienced setbacks, frustrating collectors in that region.