According to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey, U.S./Canada retail sales of licensed consumer electronics merchandise grew 3.5% to $5.41 billion in 2015. Although it makes up only 5.2% in market share, the category is one of the most stable we track—and has been trending upwards for the last 10 years. While most electronics licensing historically emerged from the … [Read more...] about Licensed Consumer Electronics Up 3.5% in the U.S./Canada
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M&A & Expansions
Coty has plans to divest or discontinue licensed lines representing 6-8% of its net revenue—a significant portion of these will be in the fragrance area. As part of Coty’s deal to buy 41 P&G beauty brands in October, the company will take over Hugo Boss and Gucci, among other licenses, which it plans to hone its focus on. William Morris Endeavor acquires Rabineau Wachter … [Read more...] about M&A & Expansions
Deal Sheet — 8/24/2016
Quick Navigate Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. 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 Alien Titan Publishing/Titan Entertainment*Coloring books … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 8/24/2016
Publishing Up 1% in the U.S./Canada; Steady Growth Worldwide
Retail sales of publishing-based licensed merchandise grew 1.0% to reach $4.51 billion in retail sales in the U.S./Canada—the highest since the category peaked in 2008 at $4.53 billion. Although 2015 growth is less than the previous year’s (1.6%), the category is steadily recovering from the dip observed from 2008–2010 and laconic growth in subsequent years (under 1.0%). The … [Read more...] about Publishing Up 1% in the U.S./Canada; Steady Growth Worldwide
Pokémon, Rio2016 Merchandise Ride Summer Sales Wave
The pop culture and sports events of the summer have created a groundswell of demand for related licensed merchandise. According to reports, Pokémon-related merchandise sales built through July and could be on track to remain high through the holiday season. Meanwhile, retailers selling Rio2016 merchandise are winning gold, several of them recently told Forbes. Pokémon Go … [Read more...] about Pokémon, Rio2016 Merchandise Ride Summer Sales Wave
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private equity company KKR is considering a bid for eOne after the company rejected a takeover bid from ITV. The Sunday Times named other potential suitors as ProSieben and Vivendi, as well as the potential for ITV to increase its offer. Walmart will buy Jet.com and its Hayneedle home furnishings subsidiary by yearend for approximately $3 billion in cash. Spin Master acquires … [Read more...] about Mergers & Acquisitions
Who’s News
CPLG undergoes a major restructure to reflect the increasing importance of multi-territory partners and synergies across retail, licensing and operations. Maarten Weck, currently MD Northern Europe, takes on the additional responsibility of heading up CPLG U.K. John Taylor is elevated to Commercial Director U.K. and Gemma Witts is promoted to Retail & Marketing Director … [Read more...] about Who’s News
Deal Sheet — 8/10/2016
Quick Navigate Properties Available or Recently Assigned, U.S. 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 Amylee Weeks Thirstystone ResourcesServeware MHS Licensing … [Read more...] about Deal Sheet — 8/10/2016
Per Capita Worldwide Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise
The world’s largest licensing market is also the number one consumer of licensed goods on a per capita basis. In 2015, each person in the U.S. purchased an average $293.12 worth of licensed products, nearly $30 more than the average consumer in Canada (No. 2 at $264.31), according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. See the complete story here. [geoChart … [Read more...] about Per Capita Worldwide Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise
Off-price Channel Continues to Gain Ground Ceded by Department Stores
With the back-to-school retail season in full swing and the holidays just around the corner, there's mounting evidence that the licensed product distribution trends highlighted in TLL Annual Licensing Business Survey—including the growth of the dollar/value/off-price channel and the decline of department/mid-tier stores are picking up steam in 2016. Off-price retailers will … [Read more...] about Off-price Channel Continues to Gain Ground Ceded by Department Stores