The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Funko, Tapestry, AAFA, Neiman Marcus, DK, and more…
RETAIL SALES
TLL Revises 2019 U.S. & Canada Licensed Sales Predictions to Jump 4.3%
September 23, 2019
With new U.S. tariffs announcement, TLL revises its 2019 licensed retail sales projections to top $115.0 billion in the U.S. & Canada…
Back-to-school
Licensed 2019 Back-to-School Goods Projected to Dip -1.0% in Sales for U.S. & Canada
September 9, 2019
Licensed retail sales of back-to-school products are showing signs of dramatic slowdown in the U.S. & Canada as millions of students begin the school year. Last year, licensed back-to-school sales totaled $11.83 billion for K-12 and college students…
Sports
Sports-based Licensing Stumbles with 1.4% Growth in the U.S. & Canada
August 27, 2019
Licensed retail sales of sports-based merchandise grew 1.4% to reach $16.1 billion in the U.S. & Canada in 2018…
BUSINESS
M&A & Partnerships: September 2019
August 19, 2019
We break down this week’s must-know items, including job moves, mergers, and aquisitions.
Featuring: Loot Crate, ABG, and more…
Asia
Licensed Retail Sales Jump 4.5% in 2018 in Asia; China Adds $750 Million Alone
August 19, 2019
Licensed retail sales reached $22.3 billion in 2018 in Asia, according to The Licensing Letter. The total was up 4.5% from the previous year, adding just over $950 million compared to 2017…