Sports lifestyle brands Adidas, Crossfit, Reebok, Nike, and Under Armour made news this week; plus, a look back on TRU and eOne wins in China…
Roundup: M&A & Legal
Hasbro and DC settle their Bumblebee suit, LaLiga comes to (North) America, Thunderbird goes public, and publishers Bongo House and New York Magazine are shaken…
Retail & Legal Tracker
U.S. retailers are stocking up, Peanuts is at home in Japan, TRU adds $180 million in toy sales, Burberry and Stan Lee go to court, and more…
Counterfeit Goods & China
Christian Dior and MGA Entertainment score legal wins against counterfeit goods in China, and a new study reveals the four types of consumers of these goods…
M&A & Legal
New development opportunities in publishing (Adaptive Studios) and television (Striker), corporate acquisitions (Regal Ware), retailer bankruptcy news (Bon-Ton), legal settlements (Gucci and Guess), and more…
M&A, Experiential & Legal
A collection of this week’s top hits and must-reads in easily digestible format.
Featuring: Jurassic World, American Girl, emoji, FDNY, Geoworld, Stan Lee, and more…
M&A & Legal
ABG adds $1.2 billion brand to its roster, San Francisco institutes a fur ban, and Ubisoft strikes a deal with Tencent that keeps it out of the hands of Vivendi…
Death of a Salesman
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…
Counterfeit Seizures Up 10%; Money Not the Issue?
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…
M&A & Legal
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…