ADVISORY/Author David McCullough to Discuss ''History as A Source of Strength'' for Retailers During CAMEX.

News/Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...for Thursday (February 21)

CAMEX 2002

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

    Who:      David McCullough, twice a National Book Award winner and
              winner of a Pulitzer Prize; author of Truman, Mornings
              on Horseback and the recent best-seller John Adams; and
              host and narrator of various PBS series and
              documentaries, will be interviewed by Parker Ladd,
              co-executive producer of the A&E Network's program Open
              Book.

    What:     McCullough will discuss the timeless characteristics of
              leaders, breakthrough ideas that endure for centuries,
              grace under fire and more during a spirited, on-stage
              interview with A&E Network's Parker Ladd during the
              second general session at CAMEX. Hundreds of college
              store retailers are expected to attend.

    Why:      Retailers have experienced dynamic and pervasive changes
              during the past few years. Could history possibly be a
              resource and guide for college store merchants as they
              address emerging issues like the digital delivery of
              course materials, e-commerce and more?

    When:     Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. PST

    Where:    Concourse Hall, Los Angeles Convention Center
              (South Hall)

    Contact:  Press credentials are available in the CAMEX Press Room
              (Room 401 of the Los Angeles Convention Center), phone
              213/765-4313.  Cameras, live feeds and other press needs
              can be accommodated.

CAMEX 2002, the leading annual trade show of the $10.12 billion collegiate retailing industry, is at the Los Angeles Convention Center February 20-24. Now in its 79th year, CAMEX features two days of intensive retail education, meetings and special events, followed by the largest trade show in the industry. CAMEX is sponsored annually by the National Association of College Stores. Additional information is available online at www.camex.org and www.nacs.org.