'I Have To Be Smarter'
September 4, 2003
The prolific Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairborn, Ohio saw Mark Amoroso's comments on chain competition on key comic and game products, and explains how he meets competition from big box retailers on those categories and on toys.
While Protecting Store
September 2, 2003
A Lancaster, California retailer of comics, games, and sports cards shot and killed a burglar during a 3 a.m. break-in.
Covers Losses; Strengthens Alliance
September 1, 2003
Takara Co. has announced plans to acquire 51.6% of Broccoli Co., which owns the Gamers chain of anime character stores and a U.S. publishing operation.
What About Halloween?
September 2, 2003
Teresa Moran of Acadiana Book & Comic Shop in Lafayette, Louisiana saw some of the recent comments on Free Comic Book Day and has some ideas on how to build on the lessons learned from FCBD.
'Up, Up, and Away'
August 28, 2003
Steven Bates of Bookery Fantasy in Fairfield, Ohio saw Anthony Furrferi's comments on Free Comic Book Day and has this to say.
'Armchair Quarterback Criticism'
August 28, 2003
Thomas Gaul of CornerStore Comics in Anaheim, California saw Anthony Furrfuri's comments on Free Comic Book Day and issued this response.
With Industry Reporting Group
August 25, 2003
Toys R Us is ending its data sharing with the NPD Group, which produces toy best-seller and industry analysis reports.
Financing, Product Flow, and Lessons Learned
August 24, 2003
Over the last couple of months, some trouble spots have emerged at CrossGen,.... We spoke to CrossGen founder and CEO Mark Alessi to get the story from the retailer perspective.
Tim Rothwell from Universal
August 19, 2003
Marvel CEO Allen Lipson announced Tuesday that Timothy E. Rothwell of Universal will be joining the company as President of Marvel's WorldWide Consumer Products Group.
Voting Open Until August 29th
August 17, 2003
The poll to decide the weekend for Free Comic Book Day 2004 has now begun, and retailers can vote through August 29th. The choice is more than a casual exercise,...
