The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: the Met, LMCA, Under Armour, Condé Nast, Pier 1, Michaels, and more…
Ecommerce
Fashion, Corporate Trademarks Drive Licensed Sales through Ecommerce Channels in 2018
November 4, 2019
In 2018, licensed retail sales through online/ecommerce channels reached $13.7 billion in the U.S. and Canada, up 4.7% from the previous year. In comparison, sales through brick and mortar channels were up just 0.8% compared to the previous year…
Trademarks/Brands
Discounters, Grocery Drive Corp/TM Growth in 2018
October 21, 2019
The largest distibution channels as ranked by retail sales for corporate trademark/brand-based goods also led in sheer dollar growth in 2018, propelling U.S. & Canada sales to almost $29.8 billion…
People
Who’s News: October 2019
September 23, 2019
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…