The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
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Ecommerce
Fashion, Corporate Trademarks Drive Licensed Sales through Ecommerce Channels in 2018
November 4, 2019
In 2018, licensed retail sales through online/ecommerce channels reached $13.7 billion in the U.S. and Canada, up 4.7% from the previous year. In comparison, sales through brick and mortar channels were up just 0.8% compared to the previous year…
Trademarks/Brands
Discounters, Grocery Drive Corp/TM Growth in 2018
October 21, 2019
The largest distibution channels as ranked by retail sales for corporate trademark/brand-based goods also led in sheer dollar growth in 2018, propelling U.S. & Canada sales to almost $29.8 billion…
Fashion
Discount, Value Channels Drive Fashion Brand-based Growth in 2018
September 23, 2019
Retail sales of licensed fashion brand-based goods jumped 1.6%, with most of the growth emerging from discount and value retailers. Despite the loss of thousands of retail storefronts over 2018, sales through brick-and-mortal locations grew…
EXPERIENTIAL
M&A & Partnerships
September 23, 2019
This week in mergers, aquisitions, and partnerships:
Crunchyroll is now the majority investor in VIZ Media Europe Group, consolidating its hold over the European anime market, and Dr. Seuss Enterprises launches a new 5-year touring show with Kilburn…