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.
Ad Sales Slow; Licensing Restrained
February 6, 2001
According to an article by Richard Sandomir in the New York Times , only about 63% of the potential advertising spots in the first weekend of XFL broadcasts have been sold on the eve of the first XFL tilt.
Wizkids Acquires Properties
February 23, 2001
After twenty years in the gaming business FASA is closing up shop. FASA is selling its BattleTech and Shadowrun properties to Wizkids L.L.C.
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.
Dreamcast Dumped
January 29, 2001
Sega announced that it is likely to end production of its Dreamcast videogame console and will not produce a next generation game platform.
Retailers Dissed or Saved?
February 6, 2001
Marvel Comics has made a commitment to strengthening their newsstand distribution by making the Ultimate Marvel Magazine a newsstand-only product.
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.
Blackhawk To Continue
February 6, 2001
Sheila Wilson, President of Blackhawk Hobby Distributors, Ltd. announced today the sale of Blackhawk Hobby Distributors to Kim C. Kowalewski, owner and president of Tomorrow is Yesterday, Inc.
