In-Store Grew Almost as Fast as Online
December 29, 2021
U.S. retail sales in the holiday season grew 8.5% over 2020 sales, with the spread between online and in-store growth the smallest it’s been in years.
Geek Showbiz Round-Up
December 27, 2021
We round up the box office and other holiday week geek showbiz news.
Serving Customers, Maintaining Security, and the Owner's Role
December 22, 2021
We look at current retail staffing trends and how serving customers, maintaining security, and the owner’s role fit together for different retailers.
To Promote Friday Night 'Magic'
December 21, 2021
Wizards of the Coast announced a Magic: The Gathering brand collaboration with singer Post Malone to promote the Friday Night Magic program.
Across All Channels; Multiple Popular Titles Impacted
December 17, 2021
Asmodee USA announced that certain titles in their distribution library will receive a MSRP increase across all channels effective on February 21, 2022.
Winners Will Be Announced in March
December 17, 2021
The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) opened up nominations for their 2022 Power Retail Awards, which will be announced in March 2022.
Column by Rob Salkowitz
December 7, 2021
Here for the first time, Webtoon North America CEO Ken Kim discusses issues directly impacting the U.S. comics business.
What Will 2022 Bring?
December 7, 2021
Game demand has remained high through 2021, but what will 2022 bring?
Column by Scott Thorne
December 6, 2021
This week, columnist Scott Thorne updates the inbound freight situation and asks publishers to avoid big in-store events in December.
Iconic Arizona Store Returns After 10 Years
December 6, 2021
The comic shop, which hosted numerous events before closing its doors in 2011, is back.
