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While we work to understand the current industry landscape, the unfortunate truth is that we are no longer receiving consistent payments from our customers. This requires that at this time, we hold payments to vendors previously scheduled to release this week. This is a difficult decision and not one we make lightly. As this situation continues to evolve, we are committed to building out a plan for payment and will have more information to share later this week.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during these difficult times.
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— Twogether Studios (@Twogetherstudio) March 31, 2020
In other Alliance-related news, on March 10, 2020, Asmodee North America announced that its exclusive distribution agreement with Alliance would end on June 30, 2020, and as of July 1, 2020 "Asmodee USA Distribution will begin selling direct to all retail channels". Here's an excerpt from that announcement:
Asmodee USA recognizes the benefit of choice and that many retailers work with multiple distribution partners. Once sales are open to all channels on July 1, 2020, ACD Distribution will act as Asmodee USA's new distribution partner. Retailers will be able to order games and supplies from ACD. Asmodee USA's industry-leading trade programs, including the Best Sellers Program, AsmoPlay, AsmoDemo, and more, will only be available directly through Asmodee USA.
"Selling directly to all channels is an exciting new step for Asmodee USA. We've been building towards this goal, implementing systems and teams that will help us achieve the high standards we hold ourselves to when it comes to servicing our retailers," said Andre Kieren, Asmodee USA's Head of United States Distribution. "Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic Sales team will be ready to service our customers as we strive to offer them best games, trade programs, and services. We are also thrilled to have ACD with us as part of this step. ACD has years of distribution experience and dedication to customer service that will offer retailers an additional option when purchasing our games."