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.
Sales Estimates for December Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
January 11, 2016
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during December 2015.
Column by Marcus King
January 14, 2016
This week, King talks about how he manages employees at his store.
Walmart and Best Buy
January 25, 2016
After a trough in the presence of manga in mass merchants, Viz is once again expanding the number of its titles available.
With Access to $272M Market
January 27, 2016
The Asmodee Group announced it has acquired another European distributor.
Column by Marcus King
January 29, 2016
This week, King responds to some recent suggestions to retailers from Wizards of the Coast.
Game Launches in Late Spring or Early Summer
February 12, 2016
Bushiroad recently announced a new online version of its Cardfight!! Vanguard TCG.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 15, 2016
This week, Thorne talks about game events on holiday weekends and a new Boss Monster kit.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 22, 2016
This week, Thorne wonders whether Wizards of the Coast's Dungeons & Dragons releases are targeting the right part of the market.
From 'ICv2's Internal Correspondence' #89
March 1, 2016
This chart of the ICv2 "Top 20 Manga Franchises" reflects sales in all channels for Fall 2015.