Pokémon, sports trading cards have leveled up from nostalgia to retail gold

Pokémon packs and sports cards aren’t just for kids and collectors anymore — they’re fueling a retail boom.Why it matters: Trading cards are billion-dollar businesses for mass retailers like Target.The big picture: Nearly 1 in 5 adults reported buying Pokémon cards for themselves, though only a quarter actually play the game — most are collecting or investing…
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