Kohl’s is at a Crossroads
Kohl's is struggling, and there are a lot of debates about how the store should proceed.
Kohl's Current Situation
Kohl's is the largest department store chain in the United States, and has over...
Retail Check-In 6
It's time again to recap some recent headlines and tidbits!
All Aboard the Manga Train
Publishers Weekly had a new article highlighting how well manga -- and associated genres like webtoons -- are...
Of Tomb Raiders and NFTs: The Embracer-Square Enix Deal
A few months back, Dark Horse revealed it had been purchased by a company called Embracer Group. Embracer Group is a rather large conglomerate, as even on the day Embracer announced...
Comikey’s App Unlocks More Options for Readers
Ah, Comikey. I first tried out the service while it was in beta. While I found some of its launch titles intriguing, overall, I had only a tepid interest in the...
INTERVIEW: Writer Samuel Sattin Talks Reinventing Tezuka’s UNICO, Fan-Funding, and Honoring the God of...
If you've follow manga long enough, you'll certainly know about Osamu Tezuka, his impact on the industry, and the numerous creations he's made, some of which influence the current generation of...
Netflix Can’t Chill After Its Latest Numbers
Netflix has long been considered the king of streaming thanks to its relatively early entry into the streaming market and then taking that momentum to both expand into other regions and...
Best Buy’s Rewards Program Becomes Less Elite
Loyalty programs are a common method to help lure in customers and then turn them into regular shoppers. The benefits and cost vary from place to place. Kohl's and Target, for...
Let’s Talk about Hanashi Media
In yet another testament to the popularity of Japanese manga and light novels, a new publisher is entering the scene!
Hanashi Media's Introduction
In July 2021, social media pages were registered for a...
Checking In With Disney+ Anime, Sol Press, and Ayakashi Triangle
While I occasionally post silly and lighthearted content for this column, the majority feature retail and animanga industry topics. Today, it's time to report on some additional developments for a few...
Crunchyroll Springs a Surprise on Fans This Spring
Whenever a company gets new management, everyone has the same questions: what's going to change? What's going to stay the same? On one hand, new people can bring in new ideas...