ICv2 Surveys the Landscape
February 17, 2001
ICv2 thought it was time for another look at the e-commerce landscape in the pop culture industry
Basic Info about NPO.com
February 27, 2001
Company info, areas of emphasis, unique selling proposition and retail philosophy for this leading pop culture web retailer.
2001 Movies with Merchandising Potential
May 1, 2001
Here's a list of what appear to be, at this moment, the best merchandising opportunities among 2001 movie releases.
Merchandise To Follow
February 6, 2001
Backed by Vince McMahon's WWF and NBC, the XFL starts its modest twelve-week season this Feb. 3. Will the new league succeed, and will it provide major merchandising opportunities for retailers?
The Man Who Runs Diamond Talks about the Future
February 1, 2001
Diamond EVP Chuck Parker talks about how he became COO, the health of the company and the industry, and what he sees for the future.
Diamond VP-Marketing Talks Markets and Trends for 2001
February 1, 2001
We asked Fletcher what the new trends for 2001 would be. Find out what he said.
WB Stores To Be Sold or Closed
February 6, 2001
As part of a streamlining of operations, the newly merged AOL Time Warner has announced that it intends to sell or close its 140 US-based Warner Brothers Studio Stores.
Diamond VP Talks Operations
February 6, 2001
Fournier takes us through her background and tells us about the operational infrastructure she's built at Diamond.
World According to Griepp--July, 2000
February 23, 2001
This dispatch provides news and commentary on the commerce and content sites focusing on the pop culture enthusiast.
World According to Griepp--August, 2000
August 14, 2000
Japanese properties are booming--with a major impact on U.S. pop culture.
Can Tie-ins Rebound from a Down Year?
February 8, 2001
Whatever the labor situation in Hollywood, it should be an interesting year in the theatres where an unusually heavy diet of sequels and remakes will be enlivened (we hope) by some great directors.
2000 Flicks Fail To Flog the Schwag
February 6, 2001
Without a Star Wars or even a Blair Witch Project to spur sales in 2000, licensed movie merchandise purchases plummeted precipitously.
