NCR Adds 11,000 DVD Kiosks
September 17, 2008
In two signs of the rapidly shifting home video business, mass merchant retailer Best Buy has acquired file downloading site Napster, while NCR has announced plans to put 11,000 DVD kiosks into the marketplace in the next two years.
'Learning to Deal...Is Not Giving Up'
September 17, 2008
Jay Bardyla of Happy Harbor Comics in Edmonton , Alberta saw retailer Mark Farace’s comments about Tuesday shipping and wanted to clarify that “learning to deal with the existing infrastructure from distributors is not giving up on improving the business or the industry.”
'Unfair Business Practice'
September 17, 2008
Matthew Dykes of Kapow! Comics in Sherwood, Arkansas has been following the retailer comments on Tuesday shipping and says his competition has an unfair advantage by getting their shipment on Tuesdays.
Advocates 'Tuesday Delivery For All'
September 17, 2008
Kirby Tardy of Tardy's Collectors Corner in Grand Rapids , Michigan , has been following and contributing to retailer comments on delivery timing and reasserts that he advocates “Tuesday deliveries for all.”
Column by John Riley
September 24, 2008
This week, John Riley talks about things for retailers to consider during economically challenging times.
ADV, Moores
September 17, 2008
Hurricane Ike, which slammed into Texas last weekend, is still making life difficult for Houston-based businesses and individuals in the pop culture business.
'Over 60% of Sales'
September 16, 2008
The direct market now accounts for “over 60%” of publishing for Marvel Comics, a significant drop from the 89% of sales that the direct market represented in calendar 2001, and 84% direct market share of publishing in 2002.
Consider 'Windfalls'
September 16, 2008
Jim Crocker of Modern Myths in Northampton, Massachusetts, saw retailer L.E. Becker’s comments about selling All Star Batman and Robin #10 on eBay and says retailers should consider how and when to take advantage of “windfalls.”
Suggests Punishment for Retailer Violations
September 15, 2008
Jeff Peters of Commuter Comics in South Orange, New Jersey saw recent retailer comments on retailers selling copies of All Star Batman and Robin #10 on eBay and suggests a punishment.
Tuesdays and eBay: All Good
September 15, 2008
L.E. Becker of WARP 9 Comics & Collectibles stores in Michigan saw the various comments on Tuesday deliveries and All Star Batman and Robin #10 and says he agrees that Tuesday deliveries are good for business and so is selling ASBR on eBay.
