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Acme Superstore

January 18, 2010

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Today, Diamond Outside Sales Manager Eric Hitchcock
drops into Longwood, FL's Acme Superstore!

VITAL STATS


Owner: Terry and Tory Dinkins 

Employees:

Year Opened: 1980 

Store Size: 5,000 sq. ft 

Website: www.acme-superstore.com

Favorite Recent Comic Book: BOOM!’s Irredeemable 

Products Carried: New Comics, Back Issues, Magazines, Graphic Novels, Toys (New), Toys (Vintage), Toys (Imports), T-Shirts, Other Apparel, Models & Statues, CCGs, Miniature Games, Posters, Supplies (Comic), Supplies (Non-Comic), and more. 

Special Events: Signings, Halloween & Holiday parties, 24-Hour Comic Book Day, FCBD 

Community Involvement: We do an annual food drive to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank, as well as a toy drive for Toys For Tots. 

How was your Free Comic Book Day last year? Consistently the busiest day of the year 

What aspect of your store makes you most proud? The ease with which a customer can find what they are looking for 

What do you do that is innovative within your store? Our toy displays as well as our vintage toy selection 

What has been your best in-store promotion? Free Comic Book Day 

What has been your best out-of-store or cross-promotion? Sending employees to local theaters to hand out comics 

What recent changes have you made in the store? New shelves and showcases, more trades, blowing out dead product 

What are your plans for the near future? More of everything!  2010 is our 30th anniversary, and will be marked by more sales, more signings, bigger events, and more fun. 

How did you choose your store name? A life-long love of toys and comics combined with a zeal for the Looney Tunes.

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New Comics

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Magazines & TPs

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Statues & Busts

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Overview