I just spoke to another Gateway Rep at the main 1-800 number, this was his response about the shipment to stores.
"We have been shipping some, but we are getting more orders than inventory (good for us, bad for you)."...
He could not give me a date when the stores will be at full stock. But just to hear him say demand was way outpacing supply was music to my ears ;)
Dont worry so much Cassie...the stock price is about to take off.