Changing Tastes, Availability Drove Summer Sales
January 7, 2022
The changing profile of the pandemic affected the types of games in highest demand, and availability despite underlying supply chain problems the other big driver of sales.
Column by Steve Bennett
October 13, 2021
This week, columnist Steve Bennett talks more X-Men, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and resurrecting canceled TV shows.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #100
July 20, 2021
This chart of the Top 10 Card/Dice Games (hobby channel) reflects sales in Spring 2021.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #99
March 18, 2021
This chart of the Top 10 Card/Dice Games (hobby channel) reflects sales in Fall 2020.
Column by Scott Thorne
December 13, 2020
This week, Thorne takes a break from talking about a possible Wizards of the Coast sale, and addresses some of the Holiday Season retail trends that are developing in his store.
Good Demand for Casual Card Games
December 8, 2020
Demand for casual card games was up during the Summer season, with demand rotating from adult party games to more casual fare.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #98
August 12, 2020
This chart of the Top 10 Card/Dice Games (hobby channel) reflects sales in Spring 2020.
Column by Scott Thorne
July 5, 2020
This week, Scott Thorne thanks publishers for the support programs they offered for game stores during the COVID-19 crisis.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #97
March 9, 2020
This chart of the Top 10 Card/Dice Games (hobby channel) reflects sales in Fall 2019.
Also, Box Contents List Revealed
February 12, 2020
The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has removed two of the requirements for retailers, who attend GAMA Expo, to receive a Retailer Appreciation Box.
