31.   These financial pressures mean the only money most bands make from touring is whatever advance their managers negotiate for merchandise sales.

32.   They were mindful of the importance of merchandise sales, and realized that they needed a name that would sell T-shirts in Lansing and across the U.S.

33.   This year, nine percent less attendance, tighter margins on merchandise sales, and a disappointing European cup run could cut profits, club officials said.

34.   What Nascar has done well is build its marketing around the drivers, the kind of loyalty that sends merchandise sales through the roof.

35.   Why have merchandise sales stalled if Barney is still so beloved?

36.   After years as a laughing stock, the Indians have pushed merchandise sales right to the top of baseball with the New York Yankees.

37.   Any lost admission revenue was recovered by increased merchandise sales, food sales and parking fees.

38.   Despite the delays, Joklik said, presenting the mascot three years before the games gives organizers plenty of time to take advantage of merchandise sales.

39.   Despite the economic downturn, Tagliabue said NFL merchandise sales are double what was projected last spring.

40.   General merchandise sales were flat compared with April and with May of last year.