Waterstones CEO To Run Both Companies
June 8, 2019
Barnes & Noble has agreed to be acquired by the owners of Waterstones, the largest book chain in the UK, with Waterstones CEO James Daunt to run both chains,
To Owner of Another Bookstore Chain
June 7, 2019
Barnes & Noble may be close to a deal to be acquired by the owner of another bookstore chain.
Licensed Cereal, Candy, Energy Drinks
June 7, 2019
FYE is building a line of exclusive cereal, candy, and energy drinks, one part of its last-ditch strategy to rotate away from its core packaged media business.
Geek TV News Round-Up
June 7, 2019
It’s been a busy week in the world of geek TV, so we round it up here.
Collectibles Restructuring Continues
June 5, 2019
GameStop's collectibles business was the only real sales bright spot, as restructuring of the category continues.
Targeting Book Market, Direct-to-Consumer
May 31, 2019
The new book publisher will create products for the book market, and prestige format products to be sold direct-to-consumer.
As It Battles Delisting and a Proxy Fight for Control Begins
May 29, 2019
The parent of the fye chain lost $7.8 million in its fiscal Q1, as it battles delisting by NASDAQ and faces a fight for control.
As North American Sales Manager
May 24, 2019
Asmodee’s Aconyte division has hired industry veteran Vince Rospond as its new North America Sales Manager.
Up to 25%
May 14, 2019
Multiple game categories, books, and magazines were targeted in the latest round of tariffs of up to 25% on imports from China.
Two New Lines
May 10, 2019
Bandai and Games Workshop have partnered to produce the first action figures based on the Warhammer 40,000 franchise.
Retailer Programs in Barnes & Noble, Best Buy, Michaels, Walmart, and Foot Locker
May 3, 2019
Funko revealed expanding initiatives in Barnes & Noble (including games!), Best Buy, Michaels, Walmart, and Foot Locker.
Legendary Fantasy Painting Could Fetch $5M
May 2, 2019
Heritage Auctions is currently accepting online bids on one of Frank Frazetta’s most iconic paintings.
