Toy Story Friday extends Disney’s classic franchise; NFLPA Plans to Change Fan Experience; Forever 21 debuts Ford line, faces challenges; MGA Is no longer interested in Mattel; Shark Week still has a bite; plus, other top brand, licensing and retail news. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight and perspective for the
A first take on Holiday 2019; MGA makes bid for Mattel; a look at the world’s most valuable brands; a few key takeaways from Walmart’s annual shareholders meeting; plus, other top brand, licensing and retail news. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight and perspective for the top headlines of the week.
The highlights of the deals that made headlines during Licensing Week; Barnes & Noble Acquired by U.K. firm; GameStop reports double digit sales decline; REP will handle MLS players; Barbie Greets Hello Kitty; Hasbro licenses Tonka; Licensing International reports sales data; plus, other top brand, licensing and retail news. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader
The licensing news of the week was all about Authentic Brands Group and its acquisition of the Sports Illustrated brand from Meredith. It’s a reminder of the continued growth of ABG and the breakup of Time Inc., since the venerable company was acquired by Meredith. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight
Kohl’s makes major commitment to sports licensing, disappoints in Q1; Target impresses; Mattel and WBCP extend deal, but Moody’s downgrades company; Beanstalk adds major brands; plus, other top brand, licensing and retail news highlights of the pre-Memorial Day weekend. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight and perspective for the top headlines
Walmart’s Q1 underscores its strategies; Target debuts beauty brand; Taco Bell plans themed hotel; Today show opens café; Iconix turnaround continues; LIMA Rebrands; plus, other top brand, licensing and retail news. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight and perspective for the top headlines of the week. “Licensing and Merchandising Report” is
Disney unveils impressive film slate; DieHard looks for more brand power; Disney reports modest 2Q; XFL signs critical broadcast deals; Amazon Go opens first unit in NYC; plus, other top brand, licensing and retail news. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight and perspective for the top headlines of the week. “Licensing
Mattel plans entertainment centers; Disney celebrates Star Wars Day; Target unveils outdoor brand; Foot Locker partners with Champion; plus, other top brand licensing and retail news. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight and perspective for the top headlines of the week. “Licensing and Merchandising Report” is a must read for top
Authentic Brands Bids for Meredith’s Sports Illustrated; Target launches another PL brand; Hasbro and Mattel report Q1 with different spins; Tom Brady tops NFLPA merch sales; plus other top brand licensing and retail news. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight and perspective for the top headlines of the week. “Licensing and
Martha Stewart gets a new home; Disney gears up for major franchise films; 7-Eleven promotes Pokémon movie; Walmart unveils kids subscription box; plus, other top brand licensing and retail news. Licensing, marketing and retail expert/opinion leader Tony Lisanti provides insight and perspective for the top headlines of the week. “Licensing and Merchandising Report” is a
