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Oct 25, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Jane Neal, Content EditorOctober 25, 2024Holiday ShoppingTay Rees, Getty ImagesIt may be time to start budgeting for holiday spending, as consumer spending on winter holidays is expected to break records this year. Last week, License Global reported Deloitte and the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicted modest growth in holiday sales. The NRF has released an additional report focused on consumer spending.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Jane Neal, Content EditorOctober 23, 2024Disney Junior Friction TrucksDisneyIt’s almost Halloween. And that means it’s time to start Christmas shopping. Okay, well, most folks probably aren’t in that mindset quite yet, but everyone knows that the time between Halloween and the holidays flies by in a flash. No doubt kids already have visions of LEGO, Barbie and Hot Wheels dancing in their heads.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Jane Neal, Content EditorOctober 17, 2024Holiday ShoppingAntonio Suarez Vega/iStock/Getty Images PlusThis year, Thanksgiving Day falls on Nov. 28. That means five fewer days before Christmas compared with last year. Although consumer concerns over inflation seem to be lessening, they haven't gone away altogether.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Jane Neal, Content EditorOctober 15, 2024Charlie Brown Christmas tree decorationHallmarkWhile many people loathe walking into a store in September – or even August – and seeing holiday decorations, Christmas décor is big business. According to Statista, the global market for Christmas decorations, including lights, trees and other items, was estimated to be worth over $7 billion in 2023.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Halloween decorations. Adam Rao, Getty ImagesBy late September, Halloween decorations had been up for a while in many neighborhoods. If you think Halloween, like some other holidays (looking at you, Christmas), is starting earlier each year, you’re not wrong. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, early Halloween shopping is on the rise, with 47% of survey participants beginning their shopping before October.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Jane Neal, Content EditorSeptember 26, 2024Moschino x Smiley.The Smiley CompanyEstablished in 1972 by French journalist, Franklin Loufrani, The Smiley Company is an influential global licensing enterprise that has been spreading joy and optimism for over five decades. In licensing, one category where the company has been particularly active is fashion collaborations. Over the years, Smiley has collaborated with several well-known fashion brands, creating memorable and impactful partnerships.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Jane Neal, Content EditorSeptember 25, 2024Solé Bicycle’s limited-edition collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum. For 50 years, the Van Gogh Museum, located in Amsterdam, has been home to the world’s largest collection of works by renowned post-Impressionist artist, Vincent Van Gogh. The museum houses some 200 paintings, 500 drawings, 30 prints and more than 800 letters, owned by the Vincent van Gogh Foundation. Last year, the museum celebrated its 50th anniversary with numerous collaborations.
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Sep 23, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Jane Neal, Content EditorSeptember 23, 2024Hope, the Blue WhaleNatural History MuseumThe Natural History Museum in London is both a globally esteemed scientific institution and a prominent tourist destination. Known for its extensive collection, impressive exhibits, educational programs and groundbreaking research, the museum offers visitors a comprehensive insight into the natural world and its rich history.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Ben Roberts |Jane Neal
Ben Roberts, Content DirectorSeptember 19, 2024LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles 'Tails' ProwerBrand Licensing EuropeThis year, LicenseGlobal’s Top Global Licensing Agents and Top Global Licensors report again highlighted the focal categories for brand owners worldwide for 2025. In both surveys, a combined 39.4% of brand owners and agents forecasted the continued importance of toys in the future of the $356.5 billion brand licensing business.
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Sep 6, 2024 | 
licenseglobal.com | Jane Neal
Jane Neal, Content EditorSeptember 6, 2024‘Totally Spies!’Banijay Kids & FamilyLicense Global: With the recent resurgence of “Totally Spies!” and its expanding fanbase, what are your strategic priorities for brand licensing and consumer products to maximize fan engagement and leverage the renewed interest?
