Comix Revolution!
July 7, 2008
VITAL STATS
Owners: Jim Mortensen
Managers: Rudy Hernandez
Locations: 2
Employees: 10
Years in Business: 12
Store Size: 1,400 sq. ft.
Special Events Offered: Signings, Free Comic Book Day
Community Involvement: Work with libraries; donations to various charitable groups
How was your Free Comic Book Day event? “It was our biggest ever!”
Website: www.online-revolution.com
Rudy’s Favorite Current Comic Book: Marvel's Old Man Logan
What did you like about the Retailer Summit? Talking with the publishers’ representatives
Of what aspect of your store are you most proud? My staff and their customer service
What do you do that is innovative within your store? Our Point-of-Sale system
What has been your best promotion? Various big name signings
What changes have you made to your store over the last six months? Moved into a new location
What are your plans for the next twelve months? Promote the new location, replace the lighting
What have you seen within the From the Road Photo Report that you have used in your own store? “Don't be in the picture.”
How did you choose your store name? “Like other big retail outlets such as Blockbuster Video and Tower Records, I wanted a solid name that indicated what type of a store we are, plus a modifier to make the name exciting and memorable.”
To view larger versions of Comix Revolution’s pictures, use the links underneath each thumbnail on the right-hand side of this page.
• Click here for a complete archive of Diamond Daily's From the Road Photo Reports!
VITAL STATS
Owners: Jim Mortensen
Managers: Rudy Hernandez
Locations: 2
Employees: 10
Years in Business: 12
Store Size: 1,400 sq. ft.
Special Events Offered: Signings, Free Comic Book Day
Community Involvement: Work with libraries; donations to various charitable groups
How was your Free Comic Book Day event? “It was our biggest ever!”
Website: www.online-revolution.com
Rudy’s Favorite Current Comic Book: Marvel's Old Man Logan
What did you like about the Retailer Summit? Talking with the publishers’ representatives
Of what aspect of your store are you most proud? My staff and their customer service
What do you do that is innovative within your store? Our Point-of-Sale system
What has been your best promotion? Various big name signings
What changes have you made to your store over the last six months? Moved into a new location
What are your plans for the next twelve months? Promote the new location, replace the lighting
What have you seen within the From the Road Photo Report that you have used in your own store? “Don't be in the picture.”
How did you choose your store name? “Like other big retail outlets such as Blockbuster Video and Tower Records, I wanted a solid name that indicated what type of a store we are, plus a modifier to make the name exciting and memorable.”
To view larger versions of Comix Revolution’s pictures, use the links underneath each thumbnail on the right-hand side of this page.
• Click here for a complete archive of Diamond Daily's From the Road Photo Reports!
