Demolition Comics Empire

July 7, 2009

VITAL STATS

Owner: William Insignares

Locations: 4 (three locations in Tampa, one in Largo)

Employees: 3 per store

Years Opened: 1992, 2005, 2006, & 2007

Store Sizes: 1,200, 1,400, 1,000, & 2,200 sq. ft.

Website: www.DemolitionComics.com

Favorite Recent Comic Book: DC’s Green Lantern, Marvel’s Punisher War Zone

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

Special Events: Movie promotions, local conventions, FCBD

Community Involvement: FCBD/libraries

How was your Free Comic Book Day event? Active!

What did you like about the Retailer Summit? Meeting other retailers, getting helpful tips, visiting with Diamond staff

Of what aspect of your store are you most proud? Diversity of product, store layout

What do you do that is innovative within your store? Subscription service, on-line order pick-up

What has been your best in-store promotion? Store signings, subscription service

What has been your best out-of-store or cross-promotion? Movie theater promotions/giveaways

What changes have you made in the store over the last few months? Updated fixtures, new product mix

What are your plans for the next several months? Advertising, buying at liquidation prices, doing more promotions

To view larger versions of all four of Demolition Comics’ stores, use the links underneath each thumbnail on the right-hand side of this page.

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