LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers led the list of top-selling NBA player jerseys for the sixth time, according to the league. The rankings are based on overall retail sales on NBAStore.com since the beginning of the 2014-15 season. James was followed in the Top 5 by, in order of sales, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, Kobe Bryant of the Lakers, Kevin Durant of … [Read more...] about LeBron Tops NBA Jersey Sales
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Adidas to Give Up NBA Sponsorship
After 11 years of being the official apparel sponsor of the NBA, Adidas announced that it will not seek to renew its status after the 2016–2017 season. According to several reports, the announcement came about a week after the League told Adidas that it would open the bidding to other brands like Nike and Under Armour. Result: Renewing the license would have likely cost … [Read more...] about Adidas to Give Up NBA Sponsorship
Bugs Back in Jordan’s Court
Nike’s Jordan Brand and Looney Tunes licensor Warner Bros. Consumer Products are poised to relaunch the iconic Hare Jordan campaign for the Air Jordan franchise’s 30th anniversary. Hare Jordan products will start hitting retail in the spring. Nike’s first Hare Jordan commercial teaming Looney Tunes’ Bugs Bunny and the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan, fresh off his first NBA … [Read more...] about Bugs Back in Jordan’s Court
A Niche of Their Own: Touch by Alyssa Milano Is Catalyst For Fast-Growing Off-field Licensed Women’s Sportswear
Women represent the most dynamic seg- ment of the off-field sports apparel market. Women make up nearly half of all self-identified MLB fans and 44% of NFL TV viewers. More women watch the Super Bowl than the Oscars. Not surprisingly, women’s interest in sports is translating into growing sales of licensed women’s sports apparel. Today: Women are the single fastest growing … [Read more...] about A Niche of Their Own: Touch by Alyssa Milano Is Catalyst For Fast-Growing Off-field Licensed Women’s Sportswear
Hornets’ Slam Dunk
With the NBA team’s return to its original Hornets name—and return to Charlotte following a 12 year run as the New Orleans Bobcats—retail sales of licensed merchandise for the team are up 77% so far this year over last, the team’s Peter Guelli tells The New York Times. At Fanatics, which manages most league and team website merchandise sales, Hornets merchandise is up fivefold … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Slam Dunk