Toys ‘R’ Us is winding down its U.S. operations with an eye towards liquidating its inventory and 800 locations. Be forewarned, however, that TRU’s swan song is just the opening act for a great retail tragedy set to unfold over the next ten years…
Licensing Law
Counterfeit Seizures Up 10%; Money Not the Issue?
March 19, 2018
In the U.S., retail sales of consumer goods are up—but so are the instances of counterfeits, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Business
M&A & Legal
January 8, 2018
The top business moves and lawsuits this week.
Featuring: Penske Media x Rolling Stone, Home Depot x Hanover Direct, Elie Tahari x Bluestar Alliance, and more…
Celebrity
Keeping Up With the Kardashians
November 17, 2017
A look at celebrity-based licensing—up 1.9% in 2016 in the U.S./Canada—through the lense of one entertainment empire and its lawsuits…
Business
M&A & Legal
October 20, 2017
Latest in business moves to impact licensing
Featuring: TRU, Hearst, Walmart, Adidas, Disney, and more…
Business
Roundup: Business & Legal
October 13, 2017
Top business news impacting branding.
Featuring: WME | IMG (now Endeavor), Coach (now Tapestry), Authentic Brands Group, G-III and more…
Business
M&A & Legal
September 5, 2017
The latest business and legal news to impact the licensing industry.
Featuring: Mattel, Illumination America, Spin Master, Alibaba, Hasbro, DC Comics, and more…
Licensing Law
Founders Beware: Retaining Ownership of IP
September 5, 2017
Leaving the company you founded can mean leaving your intellectual property behind, too. Guest writer Abraham Hamra explains…
Business
M&A, Experiential & Legal
July 17, 2017
The latest in lawsuits, experiential partnerships, and M&A
Featuring: Hasbro, eOne, Warner Bros., Rubie’s, HBO, UFC, and more…
Business
M&A & Legal
June 12, 2017
Business moves, merges, rebrandings, and lawsuits.
Featuring: Joester Loria, Nickelodeon, Hearst, Licensing Matters, Jelly Belly, and more…