Comic Shop Spotlight: Comic-Kazi
Dec 02, 2014
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Comic-Kazi in Calgary, Alberta in Canada.
OWNER: Wesley Wong
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 2
YEAR OPENED: 1994
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1
STORE SIZE (SQ. FT): 1,300
Favorite Recent Comic Book: Gantz
How was your Halloween ComicFest event? Our customers really enjoy the event. They have said it is like Free Comic Book Day in the fall. We had a costume contest, prizes, and a storewide sale.
What has been your best promotion or event? Free Comic Book Day is always huge and we bring in some big name creators as well.
What recent changes have you made in the store? We have been adding more women’s apparel.
What steps have you taken to expand your customer base or to reach out to individuals unfamiliar with your store or comics in general? We do cross-promotions with production companies. We give out free movie passes via Facebook contests and we also promote the store at the Calgary Comic Expo.
What are your plans for the near future? We would love to have more space if possible. We will also upgrade our point-of-sale system.
How did you choose your store name? My wife came up with both the name and the logo.
What superpower would you most like to have? Speed.
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| An island display shows off just a small sample of the comics available. | Customers can find back issues and bargains on the upper floor. |
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| Comic fans can have their pick of their favorite toys and figures when not catching up on their reading. | This toy section is dedicated to hit science fiction series. |
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| Gundam figures and models lead the way to manga. | Even more comics sit behind the apparel rack. |
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