Why...

cannot companies like Nikon officially say when products are delivered/available to the market or the different market places? Don't they have any kind of planning or is this some kind of marketing strategy? I'm pestering my local photo shop with questions about delivery of my ordered 10-200 VR and Nikon in Sweden doesn't know either. In my own profession, I have to plan my work and tell my customers when things are ready for delivery.

Regards,
Anders