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TLL
Home-related Goods Boost Licensed Growth in 2017
Licensed retail sales grew just 2.3% in 2017 to reach $109 billion in the U.S./Canada—the slowest rate of growth observed since 2014, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. Licensed sales only marginally outperformed GPD; the U.S. economy expanded by 2.2% and the Canadian by 3% in 2017. This last year marks the seventh year of positive growth for the region—the … [Read more...] about Home-related Goods Boost Licensed Growth in 2017
M&A & Bankruptcy
Nine West Holdings files for bankruptcy, listing debts of approximately $1.5 million. The apparel, jewelry, and jeanswear company is planning sell its flagship brand, Nine West, to Authentic Brands Group. It will also sell its Bandolino brand and reorganize around other businesses, including the Anne Klein name. MGA Entertainment CEO Isaac Larian makes his move, submitting a … [Read more...] about M&A & Bankruptcy
Licensed Apparel & Accessories Up 3.5% in 2017
Retail sales of licensed apparel and accessories goods were up a combined 3.5% in 2017, adding over $1.2 billion in value in the U.S./Canada, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. The two product categories generated a combined $37.2 billion in licensed retail sales, or just over 34% of the greater total. Sales of licensed apparel merchandise were up by 4.1% to … [Read more...] about Licensed Apparel & Accessories Up 3.5% in 2017
Deal Sheet — 4/11/2018
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Licensed Sales Reach $109 Billion in U.S./Canada in 2017
Licensed retail sales grew just 2.3% in 2017 to reach $109 billion in the U.S./Canada—the slowest rate of growth observed since 2014, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. Licensed sales only marginally outperformed GPD; the U.S. economy expanded by 2.2% and the Canadian by 3% in 2017. This last year marks the seventh year of positive growth for the region—the … [Read more...] about Licensed Sales Reach $109 Billion in U.S./Canada in 2017
NCAA Tournament Scores $20–35 Million in Licensed Retail Sales
According to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey, collegiate properties generated $3.6 billion in licensed retail sales in the U.S./Canada in 2017. That marks a 2% increase from 2016, and includes all colleges, universities, and their respective sports teams. More specifically, TLL estimates that retail sales of collegiate properties tied to the NCAA Tournament alone … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Scores $20–35 Million in Licensed Retail Sales
M&A, Experiential & Legal
Universal Brand Development and Film Concerts Live! launch Jurassic World in Concert; the world premiere features the National Symphony Orchestra performing the complete Jurassic World score live as the 2015 movie is projected in HD onto a massive screen. The opening night will take place on May 30 with a special concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. This is a … [Read more...] about M&A, Experiential & Legal
Who’s News—4/9/2018
Are you hiring—or being promoted, changing jobs, retiring, launching a new company, or otherwise changing your employment? Email Jen at jen@plainlanguagemedia.com and we'll announce the news in our next issue of Who's News. DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Consumer Products President Diane Nelson is taking a leave of absence in the beginning of April and will be returning at … [Read more...] about Who’s News—4/9/2018
Deal Sheet — 4/4/2018
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