This year’s batch of respondents to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey agree with the experts: the U.S. economy is good for business in 2019—despite a weaker-than-expected Q4 2018…
Consumer Research
2018 Holiday Spending Expected to be Strong
November 5, 2018
We’ve gathered the latest stats from the NRF, NDP, Deloitte, Pew, and others on holiday spending; plus, a look at why we think high U.S. consumer confidence is unfounded as well as a peek at the Chinese consumer…
Retail
Retailer Watch: Sears, FAO Schwarz, TRU & NRF
October 22, 2018
All you need to know in brief about the latest retailer to join the bankruptcy club, the comeback of toycos FAO Schwartz and Toys ‘R’ Us, and the latest consumer insights from the National Retail Federation…
Retail
Consumer Research: Affluents, Students & More
July 16, 2018
The latest consumer spending research on affluents, Millennials and Gen Z, K12 as well as college students, and the global toys/games market…
People
Who’s News — 1/22/2018
January 22, 2018
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: LIMA, NRF, Wayfair, Sony Pictures, TDP Textiles, and more…
People
Who’s News
July 21, 2017
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Mattel, Genius Brands, Funrise, Bravado, Macy’s, the NRF, and more…
Business
Who’s News
December 2, 2016
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: NRF, HKTDC, Giochi Preziosi, Cherokee Global Brands, Planeta Junior, WIT, and more…
HOLIDAY SPENDING
Halloween Spending Up; Entertainment Tops Costume Choices
October 7, 2016
Halloween spending is expected to reach an all-time high this year, according to the NRF’s Halloween Spending Survey; total spending is expected to reach $8.4 billion. With 67% planning to buy costumes, licensed choices are topping the lists…