Comic Shop Spotlight: Pastimes
Aug 29, 2016
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Pastimes in Niles, Illinois.
OWNERS: Alan Hochman
MANAGER: Eric Garneau
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 10
YEAR OPENED: 1992
STORE SIZE (SQFT): 3,600
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Transformers More Than Meets The Eye
What has been your best promotion or event? On Free Comic Book Day we partner with 9 libraries. This is definitely our biggest comics day.
What recent changes have you made in the store? We added Pop vinyl figures in a big way. Plus, bringing in more graphic novels led to quite a bit of crossover from our gaming customers.
What steps have you taken to expand your customer base or to reach out to individuals unfamiliar with your store or comics in general? Our library and school outreach helps quite a bit. We also connect with many social media groups.
What are your plans for the near future? We will do more community outreach.
How did you choose your store name? It is a nostalgic name.
What superpower would you most like to have? Super Speed please.
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A gamers paradise awaits upon entering Pastimes |
Board games on display complete with a place to play them |
Island displays are used to group similar products |
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A dedicated counter area for game play and tournaments |
The latest greatest comics |
I am…the toy section |
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Back issues a plenty |
Cash wrap |
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