The discount/mass and online/ecommerce channels alone added an additional $1.3 billion in licensed retail sales in 2018, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey…
People
Who’s News—January 2019
January 14, 2019
The latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: DreamWorks, SYBO Games, DSW, Target, Penguin Random House, Marvel, eOne, and more…
Toys & Games
One-Quarter of Top 2018 Holiday Toys are Licensed
November 26, 2018
Roughly 29% of the top 2018 holiday toys are licensed, according to lists created by Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Kmart…
Business
M&A & Partnerships
December 18, 2017
It’s not all Disney—the top business move this week.
Featuring: Warner Bros., Toei Animation, Target, Endemol Shine, FAO Schwarz, Sanrio, and more…
Entertainment/Character
Entertainment/Character Roundup
November 10, 2017
All the news that’s fit to print from this week. Featuring: Disney expansion; retail closures and growth; highlights in video, mobile, and traditional toys/games; and more…
Retail
The Future of Ecommerce is In-store
September 15, 2017
With traditional retail business models crashing down, and ecommerce on the rise, retailers will need the power of brands to thrive. Retail-tainment and omnichannel…
Toys & Games
Retailer’s Top Toys of the 2017 Holiday Season
September 8, 2017
The top toy lists from Toys ‘R’ Us, Target, Amazon, Walmart, and Kohl’s are out—and over one-third of toys are licensed offerings…
People
Who’s News
September 5, 2017
Follow the latest hires, promotions, and departures.
Featuring: Lionsgate, Warner Bros., National Geographic, Poeticgem, Paramount, Target, and more…
Retailers
Walmart Steady as Top Retailer in the U.S.
July 7, 2017
Walmart remained steady in its No. 1 spot as the top retailer based on sales, while Amazon climbed and Target dropped. Dollar stores…
Retailers
Retailer Showdown
February 3, 2017
Retailers are shaking up headlines as some announce profits, others losses, and they unite against taxes.
Featuring: Macy’s, Wal-Mart, Amazon, and more…