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Today, Diamond Outside Sales Manager Eric Hitchcock drops into Biloxi, MS' Jak's.
VITAL STATS
Owner: Sonny Barker
Employees: 4
Store Size:4, 800 sq. ft.
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Deadpool
Products carried: New Comics, Back Issues, Import Comics, Magazines, Magazines (Imports), Graphic Novels, Books (Fiction), Books (Non-Fiction), Toys (New), Toys (Vintage), Toys (Imports), DVD, T-Shirts, Other Apparel, Models & Statues, Trading Cards (Non-Sport), RPGs, CCGs, Miniature Games, Prints, Posters, Supplies (Comic), and Supplies (Non-Comic).
Special Events: Free beer during Free Comic Book Day (must be 21 to participate).
Community Involvement: Teach MMA (mixed martial arts) to kids.
How was your FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2009 event? Good.
What aspect of your store makes you most proud? Gaming space.
What do you do that is innovative within your store? Combining a convenience store (sodas, snacks, cigarettes, etc.) and hobby store.
What has been your best in-store promotion? Magic pre-release tournament.
What recent changes have you made in the store? Delete beer sales, added more coolers.
What are your plans for the near future? More Magic: The Gathering events.
How did you choose your store name? It's an abbreviation of the previous owner’s name.
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Jak's sets itself apart by being part convenience store.
Jak's offers a wide range of miniatures and supplies...
... that you can try out in the gaming area!
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