Think we're between a rock and a hard place concerning replica kits and other merchandise.
JD presumably offer us a deal where we make more money than outsourcing(?) our replica strips to Provan's and probably give us our wodge at important times during the season. This is pretty important for a club with a tight budget and no overdraft facilities, as Kilmarnock are about to find out.
The downside of this, is that JD don't appear to want anything to do with the other areas of merchandising that Provan's have served us well with.
This season's combo has served us pretty well, but as AWP says, without the replica strips it really isn't financially worth it for his company.
Don't worry though, I'm sure our new owners, as well as appointing the ideal manager, will have it all sorted out to the level of perfection that some our fans seem to crave.