Top Summer Brands Chart
December 29, 2023
We report on sales in the Summer and early Fall period, with our sales chart for the top Summer RPGs.
Through Summer and Early Fall
December 15, 2023
The gaming miniatures hobby was back in full swing through the Summer and early Fall seasons, with in-store play and better fill rates providing a strong base for sales.
Top Line Belies Some Underlying Weakness
December 12, 2023
TCG sales were a mixed bag in the Summer season (May through August), driven by a handful of hit products, with underlying weakness in others.
Modest Expectations for Holiday Sales
December 1, 2023
It was a choppy summer and fall leading into the holiday season in hobby game stores, with modest expectations for sales in the season, we found in our interviews.
Lemont, IL Store is Ready for the Holidays
November 24, 2023
ICv2 visited a Target store at 13460 Archer Ave. at Lemont, IL on November 16, 2023.
Oak Brook, IL on November 4, 2023
November 9, 2023
ICv2 visited the Barnes & Noble store at 297 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 on Saturday November 4, 2023.
Wednesday November 1, 2023; Homer Glen, IL
November 3, 2023
ICv2 visited the Meijer Supercenter store at 14169 S Bell Road, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 on Wednesday November 1, 2023.
Will the Loss of Diamond Publisher Clients Be the Push He Needed?
October 23, 2023
As Diamond's volume continues to decline, I'm wondering whether they will finally begin the operational merging of Diamond and Alliance that should have taken place over a decade ago.
October 19, 2023
October 20, 2023
ICv2 recently visited the Warhammer store located at 15766 South La Grange Road in Orland Park, Illinois on October 19, 2023.
Shelves are Getting Prepped for the Holiday Season
October 17, 2023
ICv2 visited the Walmart Supercenter at 16241 Farrell Rd., Lockport, Illinois 60441 on the afternoon of Friday, October 13, 2023.
Las Vegas Area Store is Geared Up for the Halloween Sales Season
September 27, 2023
ICv2 visited BoxLunch mall store in the Galleria At Sunset mall at 1300 W Sunset Rd., Ste. 2703, Henderson, Nevada 89014 on September 18, 2023.
Gen Con Trade Day 2023 Presentation - Audio and Deck
September 19, 2023
Here's the audio and deck from ICv2 CEO Milton Griepp's presentation at Gen Con Trade Day 2023.
