Hobby shops offer up some positive vibes about the sports card market in 2012…as long as you’re willing to work at it.
Q&A With a Hobby Distributor
November 30, 2011 By
Lloyd Kee of GTS discusses distribution policies by Panini and Upper Deck–among other things.
Industry Summit Attendance Grows
March 3, 2011 By
Dozens of card shop owners get a boost from their suppliers to make it to the second annual conference.
Retailers Looking Forward to 2011 Football Cards
January 24, 2011 By
A group of marquee position players has card companies and dealers ready to trot out football products right after this spring’s draft.
Blog: Card Industry Insiders Talk
April 28, 2010 By
Some comments from shop owners, distributors, licensees, card company reps and others on the state of the industry.
Shaffer: Marketing to Kids an Industry Must
April 22, 2010 By
The industry has to connect with kids’ habits if it’s going to stay relevant according to one former sports card company executive.
Survey: Kids Less Than 10% of Hobby Shop Business
April 2, 2010 By
Hobby shop owners say adults are still driving their business, while one card manufacturer is a strong number one in customer service.
80+ Hobby Shop Owners Will Attend Vegas Event
April 1, 2010 By
Hobby shops, distributors and card companies gather in Vegas next month to discuss business issues.
’10 Key Questions’ to Kick off Industry Summit
March 12, 2010 By
A ‘summit’ of hobby business people is set for next month in Las Vegas with a little self-examination on the agenda.
