Worldwide licensed retail sales of sports-based merchandise reached $21,154 million in 2017, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. The bulk of that growth came from…
ENTERTAINMENT
Media Magnates
October 22, 2018
Cirque de Soleil pushes into entertainment, Nick signs Kevin Hart, Atomic Toybox and VF Corp. add IP, Ink Group and Branstaetter Group develop Playmobil assets, and more…
People
Who’s News—October 2018
October 22, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Universal Brand Development, Nickelodeon, Mattel, LVMH, Walmartand more…
Entertainment/Character
NYCC 2018: A Bigger, Badder Nostalgia Rush
October 10, 2018
Now in its 13th year, NYCC emerged bigger than ever before as an estimated 250,000 attendees swarmed the city. Our editor shares her impressions of the show and top takeaways…
INTERNATIONAL
European Licensed Sales Reach $33.6 Billion in 2017
October 10, 2018
At just under 20% share of total worldwide retail sales, Europe slightly under-paced the global growth rate of 2.4% growth in 2017. Within the territory, Western European sales…
Worldwide
U.S./Canadian Brands Contribute $111 Billion to Worldwide Licensed Sales
October 10, 2018
Worldwide licensed retail sales reached $171 billion in 2017; of that, 65% can be attributed to brands originating from the U.S./Canada, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey…
Business
M&A: Shakedowns in Fashion & Food
October 1, 2018
The latest in business moves to impact licensing.
Featuring: Inspire Brands and Chanel, Perfumania, Michael Kors, LVMH, and more…
Retail
Retail Watch: Holiday, Online & Experiential
October 1, 2018
The latest intelligence on online retail sales, plus holiday insights and new branded experiential initiatives from Amazon x GH, Unilever x Dunkin’…
People
Who’s News—October 2018
October 1, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Hasbro and Point.1888 build European teams, SG Companies, Reed Exhibitions, Valentino, and more…
Retail
Roundup: M&A & Partnerships
September 24, 2018
The top news clips this week. Featuring: Viacom, Imax, Netflix, NFL, Fanatics Chelsea FC, B&N, Staples, L Brands, and more…