61. Industry sources said that when a celebrity is popular, a good clothing line can enhance their popularity. 62. Industry sources say his old friend Geffen, the record mogul, is helping him get the deal done. 63. Industry sources say that because debit card transactions are more electronic, they cost banks less than half as much to process as paper checks. 64. Industry sources say the company is considering Planet Hollywood beauty counters with perfumes from some of its shareholders, who include Brooke Shields, Billy Baldwin and Demi Moore. 65. Industry sources say U.S. casinos fear that online competition will encourage customers to stay home and gamble rather than travel to Las Vegas and Atlantic City, N.J. 66. Industry sources say, however, that Wal-Mart has dropped Cambridge Technology and is working now with a competitor. 67. Industry sources, who asked not to be identified, said he is also making an equity investment in Regeneron. 68. Industry sources confirmed the names yesterday. 69. Industry sources expect that Napster will ultimately lose the case but that the record labels will likely develop their own music-sharing services. 70. Industry sources familiar with the matter said one hurdle to a done deal is the question of financial backing from the Japanese government. |