Statement Responds to Criticism
March 4, 2001
In a statement released Friday, March 2nd, Marvel President Bill Jemas has reinforced Marvel's decision not to over-print its periodical comics, c alling the past policy of 10-20% overprints, '...a desperate, shortsighted effort to squeeze every last dollar out of every last book.'
Basic Info about Blackhawk
February 27, 2001
Contact, lines, and other information about this Illinois-based game distributor.
Diamond's Top Merchant Talks Pop Culture Merchandise
February 27, 2001
In this interview, Schanes talks about his career, the market trends in major pop culture product categories, Diamond's plans for product selections in the coming year, and what he sees as the next hot thing.
Basic Info about FM International
February 23, 2001
Everything you need to know about this Wisconsin-based distributor.
Basic Info about Cold Cut Distribution
August 3, 2003
Company info and areas of emphasis for this leading distributor of backlist independent comic books.
Studios Change Release Dates
February 17, 2001
Two films of special interest to specialty store retailers have had their release dates changed.
Show Dates March 19-22
March 8, 2001
The annual trade show of GAMA (the Game Manufacturers Association) has value not only for game retailers, but for any pop culture retailers interested in becoming a better retailer.
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.
