This chart of the ICv2 "Top 10 Manga Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Fall 2016.

This chart of the Top 10 Graphic Novel Franchises reflects sales in all channels for Fall (September-December) 2016.

The hobby games business marked an astounding eighth consecutive year of growth in 2016, with the hobby channel growing around 10%, according to retailers, distributors, and publishers interviewed by ICv2 as sources for a report in the latest issue of ICv2's Internal Correspondence , #91.

This week, Thorne looks at another factor affecting consumers' decision-making.

NPD Group, which tracks POS data from major retailers, revealed year-end numbers for U.S. toy sales in 2016, with strong performances for games and collectibles.

Two chains trying to pivot out of the packaged media business reported holiday sales down sharply from the previous year despite increased sales in their merch categories, including tabletop games.

Sales of hobby games in the U.S. and Canada crossed $1 billion with authority in 2015, reaching $1.19 billion, according to a new estimate compiled by ICv2.

This week, King describes what it means to take personal accountability as a retailer.

These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during November 2016.

With Tuesday just twelve days from Christmas there is one last major wave of home entertainment releases for 2016 led by David Ayers’ Suicide Squad.