| Gerold Kolenbrander steps down as MD of CPLG Germany |
| 8/24/2010 - CPLG Germany |
| Gerold Kolenbrander Managing Director of CPLG Germany is moving onto pastures new after 14 years with the company. He began his career at CPLG in 1996 as the Director of Finance. His sales and management abilities were immediately apparent and he was soon promoted to Managing Director … read more |
| Gelini® opens new logistics centre |
| 8/12/2010 - Gelini |
| The Gelini Gummy Bears have a new home. Since midsummer 2010 the cheeky fellows live in the beautiful village Weiler-Simmerberg in the Algaeu region. The new premises not only house the GeliniStudio (www.gelini.de) but also the new storerooms and the logistics centre GeliniOnlineShop. (www.shop.gelini.de) … read more |
| Skechers appoints TLC for Europe Brand Extension |
| 8/10/2010 - The Licensing Company Germany |
| The Licensing Company ( Gmbh/ ltd/ SARL) ( TLC) announces the signing of the SKECHERS brand throughout Europe. SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), a global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry, has appointed TLC throughout Europe to establish a leading brand extension program working closely with … read more |
| United Kingdom´s retail sales of Toy Story-Licensed toys poised to be a record breaker |
| 7/22/2010 - BRANDORA Redaktion |
| Toy Story Toys Contribute More to Licensed Toy Retail Sales in First Six Months of 2010 than Many of Last Year’s Movie-Licensed Toys Were Able to Sell in all of 2009.According to weekly retail sales from leading market research provider, The NPD Group, leading up to the… read more |
| Vipo Sweets now available in supermarkets around Israel |
| 5/17/2010 - VIPO Land |
| Pinukim Food Industries (a subsidiary of Globe International) situated in Israel has bought a license to distribute Vipo branded sweets. The company has produced VIPO Toffees, VIPO Marshmallows and VIPO Ice Popsicles, which are now available in supermarkets and kiosks around Israel, as well as in the … read more |
| Advanstar Communications Launches Retail Mentoring Programme |
| 5/14/2010 - Brand Licensing Europe |
| Brand Licensing Europe, the Advanstar organised licensing exhibition, today announces the launch of the first retail mentoring programme at this year’s show. The programme has been launched in order to help junior and assistant buyers attending the show understand the complexities of the licensing … read more |
| Vipo Land BG Ltd starts cooperation with Bulgarian yoghurts and signs DVD agreement |
| 4/26/2010 - VIPO Land |
| Vipo Land BG Ltd has signed a cooperation agreement with LAKTIMA, a subsidiary of PMG Holding. LAKTIMA is one of the most popular producers of yoghurts in Bulgaria and will prominently present VIPO on the packaging of 2.5 million yoghurts within one year. Moreover, Vipo Land BG Ltd concluded an … read more |
| Hasbro Inc. Beats Analyst Expectations |
| 4/19/2010 - BRANDORA Redaktion |
| Hasbro Inc.'s first-quarter earnings tripled, boosted by strong sales of the "Monopoly" maker's games and puzzles and by a rebound in its girls' toys, which include "My Little Pony" and "Littlest Pet Shop." Hasbro Chairman and Chief Executive Brian Goldner said in the recovering U.S. and international … read more |
| LIMA Germany: Licensing Market will take place in Munich on 9th November 2010 |
| 3/30/2010 - Lima Deutschland |
| Germany’s Marketplace of Licenses will take place at the Hotel “Bayerischer Hof” in Munich on 9 November 2010. By request of retail partners and affiliated buying groups LIMA Germany rescheduled this year’s Licensing Market to avoid interference with buying trips to Asia. 2010 Germany’s Marketplace of … read more |
| FremantleMedia Enterprises Appoints New VP Sales, German Speaking Europe & Eastern Europe |
| 3/2/2010 - Fremantle Licensing Germany |
| FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the commercial and brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, has appointed Maximilian Bolenius as VP Sales, German Speaking Europe & Eastern Europe. Bolenius, who will be based in Germany, will report into London-based EMEA CEO, Mel Alcock, and will start at the … read more |
| The Year 2010 – New licenses and classic brands for the German market (BRANDORA – Katja Lux) |
| 2/22/2010 - BRANDORA Redaktion |
| What does the upcoming year 2010 hold for licensing in Germany? Even though or just because Germany is still affected by global economic crises, the licensing market here remains stable. Licensed products take about 17 percent of the market, quite a small proportion compared to the rest of Europe. Top … read more |
| Toy Industry Celebrates the Best of the Best at Annual TOTY Awards Celebration |
| 2/16/2010 - BRANDORA Redaktion |
| More than 400 executives from across the toy industry gathered to honour their peers tonight at the tenth annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards program and Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Well-recognised as the “Oscars®” of the toy industry, the annual gala paid tribute to the best … read more |
| U.S. Toy Industry Sales generate $21.47 Billion in 2009 |
| 2/10/2010 - BRANDORA Redaktion |
| Industry Sales Stabilized as Economy Continued to Struggle - Decrease in Licensed Toys. According to leading market research company, The NPD Group, U.S. retail sales of toys generated $21.47 billion in 2009 compared to $21.65 billion in 2008, a decline of under 1 percent. In contrast to fourth quarter … read more |
| Hasbro Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results |
| 2/9/2010 - BRANDORA Redaktion |
| Fifth Consecutive Year of Revenue Growth - Accelerated Growth in the Entertainment and Licensing Segment. For the full year 2009, the Company reported revenues of $4.07 billion, an increase of $46.4 million or 1%, compared … read more |
| Tomy Partners With Jazwares And Fox Licensing To Distribute Toys Based on The A-Team |
| 2/8/2010 - Tomy |
| Tomy, one of the best-loved toy companies in the UK, today announced an agreement with Jazwares and Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising (Fox Licensing) to distribute an action-packed range of A-Team branded action figures and electronic toys in the UK and Europe based on … read more |
| Mattel 2009: Increase in Profit and Decrease in Turnover |
| 2/1/2010 - BRANDORA Redaktion |
| Mattel, Inc. today reported 2009 fourth quarter and full-year financial results. For the quarter, the company reported net income of $328.4 million, compared to last year's fourth quarter net income of $176.4 million. For the year, the company reported net income of $528.7 million, compared to last year's … read more |
| Ulrich Buser appointed as new Managing Director for Egmont Ehapa and Mitte Editionen |
| 1/20/2010 - ehapa |
| Ulrich Buser (36) has been appointed as the new Managing Director for
Egmont Ehapa and Mitte Editionen. From March 2010, he will take over from Dennis Kilian with his new management responsibility. Dennis Killian, current Managing Director, Egmont Ehapa and Mitte Editionen will be leaving … read more |
| Kazachok Licensing Forum Confirms Conference Line Up |
| 1/20/2010 - Kazachok |
| Deal brokering, brand debuts and networking, aren’t the only items on the business agenda at the 2010 Kazachok Licensing Forum, the first international event in the licensing industry calendar held in central Paris, in April. The Forum’s conference programme, which takes place during the morning … read more |
| Disney Completes Marvel Acquisition |
| 1/5/2010 - Disney Consumer Products |
| Deal expected to strengthen Disney's position as a leading global provider of high-quality branded entertainment and build long-term shareholder value.
Marvel Entertainment, Inc., a global character-based … read more |
| NPD Group: Despite Weak Global Economy, Year-To-Date Toy Sales Across Markets Show Promising Growth. |
| 12/16/2009 - BRANDORA Redaktion |
| According to recent research from leading market research company The NPD Group, a cross-section view of year-to-date (Jan.-Oct.) toy sales across 11 global toy markets revealed promising signs of growth leading up to the last two months of the calendar year. Aside from the United States and United Kingdom … read more |