The latest deals from ABG/Invictus, Cartoon Network, Jordan Brand/Vogue, LaurDIY, Differential Brands Group, Level Brands, the Pokémon Co. Intl., and more…
Fashion
M&A Watch: Fashion Forward
June 18, 2018
Mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in the fashion space.
Featuring: ABG, Concept One, Nine West, Sequential Brands, Hudson’s Bay, and more…
ENTERTAINMENT/CHARACTER
What Kids Want (to Wear)
May 18, 2018
The top dozen or so entertainment/character licensors generate up to 75% of total share of branded apparel goods for children. These findings show, however…
Apparel & Accessories
Licensed Apparel & Accessories Up 3.5% in 2017
April 17, 2018
Apparel and accessories are the largest product categories in the U.S./Canada, generating over 34% of licensed retail sales. Combined, the two earned $37.2 billion…
Sports
Sports-based Brands & Goods Score a Goal
November 17, 2017
As sports-based licensing continues to grow—soaring 3.5% worldwide in 2016—we look at the latest developments in brands and merchandising this week. Featuring: Fanatics takes its model worldwide, Mattel breaks boundaries, and more…
Retail
In & Around 34th Street
November 10, 2017
Join TLL as we tour 34th Street in New York City for the biggest and baddest licensed retail activations this holiday season…
Business
Around the World—10/30/2017
October 27, 2017
New companies, initiatives, expansions, and market research.
Featuring: growing luxury goods, Epic Rights, Asmodee NA, and more…
Retail Sales
Economics of Licensing
October 13, 2017
In 2016, licensed retail sales in the U.S./Canada make up just 0.005% of the total. But while the fraction is small, the growth rate of licensed sales has consistently outperformed…
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…
Experiential
Roundup: Experiential Initiatives
September 22, 2017
The top experiential licensing initiatives—from theme parks to live shows to jerseys—announced this week.
Featuring: eOne, LEGO, Universal, Netflix, NBA, and more…