The latest in mobile apps.
Featuring: Sanrio and Bandai Namco, WWE and SEGA, Disney and Apple, a new study from Sesame Workshop, and more…
PRESCHOOL
Top 20 Preschool Properties in the $12.8 Billion Industry
July 17, 2017
In 2016, licensed retail sales of preschool brand-based, preschool-oriented merchandise grew 6.7% to reach almost $12.8 billion. The top preschool properties earning over $100 million in global licesed retail sales…
Experiential
Experiential Roundup
June 26, 2017
See the latest in experiential licensing initiatives worldwide:
Featuring: Nickelodeon, Crayola, Hello Kitty, Häagen-Dazs, and more…
Retail
Store Check: Kino’s (a.k.a. Blind Box Heaven)
June 26, 2017
Our latest store check features Japanese chain bookseller Kinokuniya, a specialty retailer with an interesting take on auxillary merchandise…
Music
Tuning In To Entertainment
June 19, 2017
As Cartoon Network’s first album release tops charts, the impact that music releases can have on a broader merchandising program?…
TLL Survey
Up 7.6%, Entertainment/Character Leads 2016 Growth
June 12, 2017
In 2016, entertainment/character was the fastest-growing of all the major property types TLL tracks. Retail sales were up a stunning 7.6% to reach almost…
Business
M&A & Legal
June 12, 2017
Business moves, merges, rebrandings, and lawsuits.
Featuring: Joester Loria, Nickelodeon, Hearst, Licensing Matters, Jelly Belly, and more…
Food and Beverages
Snacking on Branding
June 5, 2017
Shopkins opens a pop-up shop in NYC; Ferrero builds its brand portfolio, Transformers take the cake, and more…
Business
M&A & Partnerships
May 19, 2017
Business moves, merges, rebrandings, and new partnerships.
Featuring: CLC (now IMG College), The Company and Uncle Milton, Maurizio Distefano and Biplano, Tencent, JCPenney, NFLPA and more…
Business
M&A: Coach, Pokémon & DHX
May 15, 2017
Coach acquires Kate Spade (and what that might mean for licensing partners), Pokémon invests in Wicked Cool Toys (now master toy), and DHX buys Strawberry Shortcake and (a controlling stake in) Peanuts…