We wrap up some of the biggest moves to impact business in 2019 and highlight those who are particularly good and doing good—Apple, IOC, Alibaba, Sesame Workshop, ABG, eOne, NASCAR, and more…
Retail
Roundup: M&A & Partnerships
September 24, 2018
The top news clips this week. Featuring: Viacom, Imax, Netflix, NFL, Fanatics Chelsea FC, B&N, Staples, L Brands, and more…
Collegiate
NCAA Tournament Scores $20–35 Million in Licensed Retail Sales
April 9, 2018
TLL estimates that retail sales of collegiate properties tied to the NCAA Tournament generate $20–35 million a year; close-up on Villanova, Loyola-Davis, and University of Kansas…
Sports
Sports-based Brands & Goods Score a Goal
November 17, 2017
As sports-based licensing continues to grow—soaring 3.5% worldwide in 2016—we look at the latest developments in brands and merchandising this week. Featuring: Fanatics takes its model worldwide, Mattel breaks boundaries, and more…
Ecommerce
To Join, or Not to Join: Amazon’s Retail Takeover
August 4, 2017
While some brands are embracing the Amazon marketplace, others are waging war against the ecommerce giant. Brands must make a choice: deal with the black and/or grey markets, or else become part of the white market…
Business
M&A & Theme Parks
April 10, 2017
Keep track of the latest business deals to impact the licensing industry.
Featuring: VF, Fanatics, Emerald Expositions, Universal Studios, and more…
Business
Deals in Short
January 30, 2017
See some of the latest licensing deals that needed a little more detail.
Featuring: Moose Toys, Square Enix, Fanatics, Nike, Mattel, and more…
Business
Mergers & Acquisitions
October 7, 2016
Keep track of the latest business moves to impact the licensing industry.
Featuring: Toys ‘R’ Us, Target, Fanatics, Viacom, CBS, J. Crew and more…
Industry
Who’s News
September 16, 2016
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Sequential Brands, ABG, Endemol Shine, Warner Bros., Turner and more…
August 7, 2015
Who’s News
August 7, 2015
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Alibaba, UFC, Fanatics, Golden Goose, Saban, Iconix, and more…