Exclusive to ICv2 Pro
March 10, 2017
This chart of the Top 10 Graphic Novel Franchises reflects sales in all channels for Fall (September-December) 2016.
2016 Continues Long-Running Trend
March 10, 2017
The hobby games business marked an astounding eighth consecutive year of growth in 2016, with the hobby channel growing around 10%, according to retailers, distributors, and publishers interviewed by ICv2 as sources for a report in the latest issue of ICv2's Internal Correspondence , #91.
ICv2 Pro Beta Underway, New Header
March 9, 2017
ICv2 Pro is potentially the biggest change for ICv2 since we launched the original site over 16 years ago.
The Right, the Wrong, and the Rest
March 8, 2017
In Business 3x3, a business retailer or executive will share their experience with three things they’ve done right, three things they’ve done wrong, and what else they’ve learned along the way.
In Hobby Games Business
March 8, 2017
The hobby games business marked an astounding eighth consecutive year of growth in 2016, with the hobby channel growing around 10%, according to retailers, distributors, and publishers interviewed by ICv2 as sources for this report.
As Cross-Currents Portend Change Ahead
March 8, 2017
Board games were a big success again in the 2016 holiday season, as the hobby games business wrestled with channel conflict, an increasing number of titles, and other changes brought about by the category’s growth over the past decade.
Column by Rob Salkowitz, with ECCC Photos
March 6, 2017
Salkowitz offers a business-focused overview of this year's Emerald City ComiCon.
Column by Scott Thorne
March 6, 2017
This week, Thorne shares his choices for the most interesting sessions at the upcoming GAMA Trade Show.
Across Channels
March 1, 2017
Pokemon was the #1 manga franchise on ICv2’s Top 10 Manga Franchises chart for Fall 2016.
Brick and Mortar Struggles Continue
February 27, 2017
Toys ‘R’ Us laid off 10-15% of its corporate workforce just before Toy Fair.
