The growth of the ecommerce/online channel was the No. 1 retail issue reported by survey respondents, with more than 20% of those responding mentioning it when asked about key trends affecting retailing. Among the respondents who labeled the growth of ecommerce an important trend for the year, it was not viewed as exclusively positive: about a quarter also mentioned it in … [Read more...] about Ecommerce/Online Taking Retail by Storm
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Deal Sheet — 3/9/2015
Quick Navigate — Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. Intl. Properties Available or Recently Assigned Intl. Licenses Recently Granted Archived Deal Sheets Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By Amy Coe ABG AccessoriesBaby accessories, footwear (infant, toddler) Joester Loria Group DC Comics … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 3/9/2015
Licensed Housewares at IHHS
Retail sales of licensed housewares goods in the U.S. and Canada grew a 1.5% in 2015 after a flat perfomance in 2014, according to The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. And as consumer confidence in the economy grows, sales are only expected to increase. The International Home + Housewares Show (IHHS) in Chicago offers a glimpse of licensing activity in … [Read more...] about Licensed Housewares at IHHS
Store Check: Target at Culver City, CA
By Marcy Magiera A week before Disney’s Zootopia scampered into theaters accompanied by predictions of a $67 million opening weekend, limited merchandise was on the shelf at Target stores. A local Target in Culver City, Calif., gave the new IP a toy aisle endcap, sparsely filled with small action figures, playsets and plush. It was unclear whether the selection was already … [Read more...] about Store Check: Target at Culver City, CA
NBA Licensing, Like Basketball Itself, Is About Star Power
By Glenn S. Demby, Esq. No league relies more heavily on star power than the NBA. From Bird and Magic to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and current golden boy and reigning MVP Stephen Curry, charismatic superstars own not just the hardwood but the store shelves. The Fashion Factor The NBA has been called the world's most fashionable and fashion-conscious sports league. Stephon … [Read more...] about NBA Licensing, Like Basketball Itself, Is About Star Power
Who’s News
Warner Bros. Consumer Products names Peter van Roden SVP Global Themed Entertainment. Brit Gordon joins Fermata Partners to collaborate with Founding Partners Kit Walsh, Scott Bouyack, Derek Eiler, and Chris Prindiville on behalf of the PGA TOUR. DHX Brands appoints Kaisa Nieminen Senior Brand Manager North America, where she will lead initiatives for Teletubbies, Twirlywoos … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Deal Sheet — 3/2/2015
Quick Navigate — Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. Intl. Properties Available or Recently Assigned Intl. Licenses Recently Granted Archived Deal Sheets Licenses Recently Granted, U.S. *Extension or renewal. PropertyGranted ToProducts ManufacturedGranted By Arm & Hammer Ginsey Home SolutionsLaundry storage Brandgenuity Attack on Titan Cryptozoic … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 3/2/2015
2015 Retail Sales of Licensed Goods in U.S./Canada Top $103 Billion; Entertainment, Sports Drive 3.4% Growth
Retail sales of licensed goods in the U.S. and Canada grew a robust 3.4% in 2015, according to The Licensing Letter’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. At just under $103.3 billion, total sales surpassed the $100 billion mark for only the second time. 2015 is the fifth up year in a row for the U.S./Canada licensing business. This year’s 3.4% increase not only exceeded the 2.5% … [Read more...] about 2015 Retail Sales of Licensed Goods in U.S./Canada Top $103 Billion; Entertainment, Sports Drive 3.4% Growth
Entertainment Steals the Show for 2015 Retail Sales
As in 2014, entertainment/character claimed the highest growth rate of any property type (except for the fledgling digital celebrities subcategory) at 8%. It seems hard to believe that entertainment licensing had declined every year from 2008 through 2012. That trend turned around in 2013 with 3.6% growth, followed by 6% growth in 2014. Once again, growth in entertainment … [Read more...] about Entertainment Steals the Show for 2015 Retail Sales
Toys/Games, Food/Beverage & Apparel Lead Growth on Products Side
For the second straight year, toys/games was the fastest growing product category, posting an 8.1% increase. Growth in toy and game merchandise has mirrored (and fed off of) the success of the entertainment/character property type over the past three years. As in 2013 and 2014, connection to “A-list” entertainment properties like Frozen, Star Wars and Minions drove growth in … [Read more...] about Toys/Games, Food/Beverage & Apparel Lead Growth on Products Side