Sales Rankings (Units and dollars) Based on Comic Store POS Data
May 6, 2021
These are unit and dollar sales rankings based on sales tracked at point-of-sale by the ComicHub system at stores selling American comics around the world.
Column by Scott Thorne
February 26, 2017
This week, Thorne looks at another factor affecting consumers' decision-making.
Stellar Performers in Solid Year
February 10, 2017
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.
Despite Increased Game, Merch Sales
January 17, 2017
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.
In 2015
January 2, 2017
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.
Sales Estimates for November Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
December 12, 2016
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during November 2016.
Week of December 13, 2016
December 11, 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.
Leading to Fully Sponsored World Finals in Japan
November 23, 2016
Bushiroad has announced its Bushiroad Championship Series for 2017, renaming the Bushiroad World Championship from previous years, as well as changing the tournament format and structure.
Column by Scott Thorne
November 21, 2016
This week, Thorne talks about the potential of a Local Game Store Day.
Sales Estimates for October Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
November 14, 2016
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during October 2016.
