The Chinese real estate market continues to grow into 2017, despite government measures to curb home prices and avoid a housing bubble. Average home prices are projected to increase 4.1% year-on-year and property investment could grow by 5.4% in 2017, according to Reuters, citing a state-owned newspaper report. Meanwhile, new construction is expected to grow by 6.2%, according … [Read more...] about Chinese Housing Boom Propels Licensed Home Sales
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Apparel Fuels 3.1% Growth in U.S./Canada Fashion Licensing—Global Growth Is Even Higher
Growing competition; continued decline in the brick and mortar backyard; currency devaluation in Europe and Asia; a fourth quarter retail fiasco. 2015 was a tough year for the fashion industry. Yet, for all of the challenges, fashion licensing prospered in not only in the U.S./Canada but worldwide, according to The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. Global … [Read more...] about Apparel Fuels 3.1% Growth in U.S./Canada Fashion Licensing—Global Growth Is Even Higher
Tattoo-inspired Home Decor
Alternative tattoo artist Paul Booth launched a limited-edition wall sconce collection available exclusively on his PaulBoothBrand.com website. The deal is small but it may be a harbinger of where art licensing is heading. Tattoo art has an originality and strong lifestyle appeal, especially but not exclusively to millennials, according to experts. … [Read more...] about Tattoo-inspired Home Decor