Universal Bids for Alliance, Will Acquire Diamond UK
January 14, 2025
Diamond Comic Distributors has filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy; Universal Distribution has agreed to acquire Diamond UK and has submitted a stalking horse bid for Alliance Game Distributors.
Behind Growth in Comics and Comic Art, Sports, and Entertainment
January 14, 2025
Heritage Auctions set a new record for total sales in 2024, behind strong sales in Comics and Comic Art, Sports, and Entertainment.
9-Inch Snowfall in Mississippi Adds to Challenges After Plattsburgh Closure
January 10, 2025
Still adjusting to the closure of its Plattsburgh distribution center, Diamond was hit with nine inches of snow at its Mississippi distribution center.
By Bookshop.org Donation
January 10, 2025
Donations to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation for California wildfire relief will be matched up to $10,000 via a donation from Bookshop.org.
On New Six-Year Master Contract
January 10, 2025
Dockworkers and port operators have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year Master Contract.
For Middle-Grade Graphic Novels Featuring Barbie and Hot Wheels
January 9, 2025
Under the new agreement, Tokyopop will publish graphic novels featuring Barbie and Hot Wheels.
To Fund Further Expansion
January 9, 2025
Live shopping platform Whatnot has raised $265 million in Series E investment to fund further expansion.
Some Games, Lots of Merch, Next Level Apparel
January 6, 2025
We saw games and lots of merch, including next level anime apparel.
Problems Getting Regular Comic Deliveries
January 2, 2025
Logistics snafus that led to problems getting regular deliveries made the 2024 holiday season challenging in unprecedented ways for comic stores.
Showbiz Round-up
December 30, 2024
Showbiz news and releases continued in the holiday week, and we round them up here.
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse
December 29, 2024
Retail sales excluding automotive grew 3.8% for the holiday period, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Carried Games
December 29, 2024
Party City, which has carried games as part of its merchandise selection, has announced that it will close all of its 700 stores by the end of February.
