How a Growing Direct Market Expanded to Suburbia
August 16, 2023
If "follow the money" is a good business axiom, well, then that's just what Direct Market comic stores did, following both populations and money from cities to suburbs.
From Convention Dealer to Distributor, the Early Days
August 14, 2023
Geppi started as a convention dealer, reluctantly set up a store, saw it expand to eight stores, and reluctantly became a distributor.
To Overall Positive Effect for Spring Sales
August 9, 2023
Wizards of the Coast unintentionally shook up the RPG business early this year, with an overall positive effect on Spring sales.
To Overall Positive Effect
August 9, 2023
Wizards of the Coast unintentionally shook up the RPG business early this year, with an overall positive effect on Spring sales.
On Changes Under New Management, Retailer Relationships, and Key Initiatives
August 8, 2023
We checked in on changes since the recent management changes, progress on improving retailer relationships, and key titles for the rest of 2023.
In Post-Covid Market
August 8, 2023
Board and card game sales were on a downward slope in the Spring 2023 (January-April) season, as the pandemic-driven demand dissipated.
In Post-Covid Market
August 8, 2023
Board and card game sales were on a downward slope in the Spring 2023 (January-April) season, as the pandemic-driven demand dissipated.
On License Expansion, Mad Cave's Top Titles, and Direct Market Opportunities
August 8, 2023
We talked about Mad Cave Studios' licensed title expansion, the top titles, current and upcoming, and the opportunity for growth in the Direct Market.
Renews Contract with the City of Indianapolis Through 2030
August 7, 2023
Gen Con has broken their 2019 attendance record in 2023 and renewed their contract with the city of Indianapolis through 2030.
Plus: Thieves Make Off with $15,000+ Worth of Merch from Portland Game Store
August 7, 2023
Another burglary, in Portland, Oregon, resulted in the loss of over $15,000 worth of merchandise.
