Up 50% in Q3
November 20, 2015
F.Y.E. parent Trans World Entertainment reported that sales in the “Trends” category were up 50% on a same store basis in Q3.
More 'BREAK' Monsters Join TCG
November 16, 2015
The Pokemon Company will release Pokemon TCG: XY-BREAKpoint for the popular Pokemon TCG in February.
Rolling Out Across North America
November 16, 2015
The Pokemon Company plans to roll out the program aggressively in the U.S. and Canada.
For Weapons Charges at Pokemon World Championships
November 10, 2015
The two Iowa men who made threats of violence appeared in court today to enter pleas on weapons charges.
Sales Estimates for October Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 9, 2015
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during October 2015.
Column by Scott Thorne
November 9, 2015
This week, Thorne discusses a packaging issue, and the importance of an off-hand comment.
Week of November 10, 2015
November 8, 2015
This week’s home entertainment releases include Amy Schumer’s breakout comedy hit, Ian McKellen’s portrait of an aging Sherlock Holmes, and Arnold’s return to his classic Terminator role, plus the first season of the Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul , and a Blu-ray edition of the Justice League: Unlimited animated series.
Figures, TCG Cards, and Video Game Bonus Character
October 30, 2015
The Pokemon Company International and McDonald’s USA announced a new Pokemon -themed Happy Meal premiering at the end of November.
With 'Pokemon GO,' Real-World Pokemon Gym, and Build-a-Bear
October 29, 2015
The Pokemon brand is moving into the real world, with three initiatives announced in the last few weeks.
Column by Scott Thorne
October 26, 2015
This week, Thorne looks at the history of Max Protection and their "Domino’s Moment."
