Trans World Entertainment Corporation · Albany, NY United States ·(NASDAQ (GM): TWMC)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Just an F.Y.I., but Trans World Entertainment operates F.Y.E. and a handful of other retail ventures. Trans World's ownership of F.Y.E. (aka For Your Entertainment) keeps it near the top of the US music chain. Stores sell CDs, DVDs, video games, software, and related products at about 650 stores throughout the US and its territories. Trans World's other bricks-and-mortar operations include about 60 video stores under the Saturday Matinee and Suncoast Motion Pictures banners. Nearly 70% of its retail outlets are located in malls. The firm also sells entertainment goods via its e-commerce sites, including fye.com, suncoast.com, secondspin.com, and wherehouse.com. CEO Bob Higgins founded Trans World in 1972. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Trans World Entertainment Corporation Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GM): TWMC Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $987.6 |
| 2009 Employees | 6,700 |
Trans World Entertainment Corporation Executives
10 executives listed for Trans World Entertainment Corporation's Albany, NY location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Robert Higgins | Network | |
| James Litwak | Network | |
| John Sullivan | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Trans World Entertainment Corporation
Demand is driven by consumers’ personal income. Profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing to build a customer base. Larger firms enjoy central purchasing efficiencies and economies of scale in inventory management, customer service, and telecommunications. Smaller firms compete on outstanding customer service and providing niche products. Average annual revenue per worker for a typical company is about $400,000. While most brick-and-mortar retailers have an online presence and many also offer catalog sales, this profile focuses on retailers who use the Internet or catalogs as their sole or primary sales channel. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Trans World Entertainment Corporation Competitors
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