For Now
May 26, 2008
Press Pass Inc., which announced the 24 TCG only a little over a year ago, is now out of the games business, at least for now, according to a spokesperson from the company.
DVDs, Videogames, Trend
May 22, 2008
Trans World Entertainment, parent of Suncoast and FYE stores, reported its first quarter earnings on Thursday, and found a few bright spots among declining sales and higher losses.
Leaner and Meaner
May 21, 2008
Movie Gallery, which operates around 3300 video stores in North America , emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, a smaller company with new owners.
Champion of the Graphic Novel
May 19, 2008
The direct market lost one of its most innovative and passionate retailers when Rory Root died yesterday at the age of 50.
Plus Sell-through, Retailer Troubles
May 15, 2008
The recently completed asset sales by Corgi International were precipitated by a shortage of cash caused by tightened credit requirements from its asset-based lender, poor sell-throughs over the holidays, and retailers with money problems.
Looking for Better Availability of CCGs
May 18, 2008
Brian Cobos of Phoenix Games, Mukilteo , Washington saw the news about layoffs at Upper Deck and hopes the changes will lead to better availability of popular CCGs.
For $15 Million
May 14, 2008
Hornby Hobby Toys has acquired the brand, tooling and intellectual property rights to Corgi International's die-cast business.
'Frustrating in the Extreme'
May 11, 2008
Jim Brocius of Cosmic Comics in Las Vegas , Nevada saw retailer Dara Hannon’s comments about publishing schedules and is also frustrated with unpredictable releases.
Customers Want Reliable Publishing Schedules
May 8, 2008
Dara Hannon of Pyrimid Comics and Games in Sierra Vista, Arizona saw Ted May’s comments about Marvel’s May releases and adds that customers also look for reliable publishing schedules.
Radical's Imaginary Friends, the Radical brand, and the Movie Pipeline
May 8, 2008
In Part 2 of this two part interview with Radical president Barry Levine, we talk about Radical’s relationship with Imaginary Friends, the Radical brand, and the movie pipeline.
