Column by Milton Griepp
April 23, 2020
I’ve seen a lot of turmoil and disruption, but I’ve never seen anything like what’s happening in this, our first plague year.
Guest Column by David Wheeler
April 21, 2020
In this guest column, Wheeler shares insights on negotiating with landlords at a time when retailers need rent relief.
Signs of Strain
April 20, 2020
The breakdown of the united front presented to comic stores by DC Comics and Diamond Comic Distributors for decades was on full display on Monday.
'Zero Chance I Will Plead Guilty'
April 20, 2020
Kitchen Table Games owner Galen Wood, who was arrested last week for allegedly violating Florida’s safer-at-home orders from his store in the Tampa area, is pledging to fight the charges.
ICv2 Interview: We Learn More About the Organization, and Its Programs
April 19, 2020
We inteview the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator of the Book Industry Charitable Foundation to find out how it became the lead organization helping comic and book retailers survive the coronavirus crisis.
Column by Scott Thorne
April 19, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne comments on the depletion of funds for the Payroll Protection Plan, a lifeline for small businesses.
Released on Bail
April 18, 2020
A Tampa, Florida game store owner was arrested for violating state and local safer-at-home orders, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Some Backlist Available
April 17, 2020
Asmodee USA Distribution has extended its shutdown of new release distribution through at least the end of May, the company said in an announcement today.
Through Two New Distributors
April 17, 2020
DC Comics' releases in late April and May will get to retailers through two new distributors.
SBA Halts Applications for Both PPP and EIDLs
April 16, 2020
The two key federal programs to support small businesses through the coronavirus crisis, the Payroll Protection Plan and Economic Injury Disaster Loans, have both run out of money as of today.
