They should have but they made the bet they could slowly transition to another supplier with no impact to profits by getting out without anyone finding out. I'

They should have but they made the bet they could slowly transition to another supplier with no impact to profits by getting out without anyone finding out. I'm also betting their hit to profits will be less even after this revelation, than if they cut ties with the supplier and run short on inventory. I wouldn't be surprised if that cold calculation came into play as well.