The European territory experienced retatively flat growth (1.8%) with $32.9 billion in licensed retail sales in 2016, according to TLL's 2017 Licensing Business Survey. But behind the average, several countries out-performed worldwide average growth of 2.7% in 2016. Visit the Licensing Data Bank for more charts and data here. And contact Jen at jen@plainlanguagemedia.com for … [Read more...] about European Licensed Sales Up 1.8%; Western Europe Shines
Worldwide
Worldwide Sales by PT & PC: Entertainment/Toys Drive Growth
As reported earlier, global retail sales of licensed merchandise grew 2.7%—or over $4 billion—in 2016 to reach $167.5 billion, according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. On the property side, entertainment/character sales swelled 5.0% in 2016, while on the product side, toys/interactive games led with 3.8% growth. The major source of growth were brands from the … [Read more...] about Worldwide Sales by PT & PC: Entertainment/Toys Drive Growth
Licensed Sales Up 2.7% Worldwide; U.S./Canada Leads in Growth
Retail sales of licensed merchandise went up 2.7% worldwide in 2016 to reach $167.5 billion, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. Generally, licensed sales outperformed GPD by a wide margin—despite low consumer spending power, retail activity was high. In areas seemingly plagued by political and economic instability, retail some Survey respondents reported … [Read more...] about Licensed Sales Up 2.7% Worldwide; U.S./Canada Leads in Growth
Top Countries in the $165.7 Billion Market for Licensed Retail Sales Worldwide
2016 was a great year for licensing worldwide, with retail sales topping $165.7 billion, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. That figure represents a jump of 1.6% from 2015 and 4.3% from 2014. See the top 49 countries ranked by retail sales of licensed merchandise below. The top four players (the U.S., Japan, Canada, and the U.K.) kept their spots, but China … [Read more...] about Top Countries in the $165.7 Billion Market for Licensed Retail Sales Worldwide
Chinese Housing Boom Propels Licensed Home Sales
The Chinese real estate market continues to grow into 2017, despite government measures to curb home prices and avoid a housing bubble. Average home prices are projected to increase 4.1% year-on-year and property investment could grow by 5.4% in 2017, according to Reuters, citing a state-owned newspaper report. Meanwhile, new construction is expected to grow by 6.2%, according … [Read more...] about Chinese Housing Boom Propels Licensed Home Sales
Demographics of the Licensing Industry: U.S. Leads the Pack
TLL crunched the numbers from Licensing Source Book Online—and, surprise, the U.S./Canada leads with 66% of licensing executives. Europe comes second at 22.8% and Asia third at 6.5% share. See our latest update with licensors and licensees by cateogory below. Share of Licensing Executives, Worldwide, Sept. 2016 Note: Numbers may not add up exactly due to rounding. Data … [Read more...] about Demographics of the Licensing Industry: U.S. Leads the Pack
Retail Sales of Licensed Wearables Up in Every Territory in 2015
By Glenn S. Demby, Esq. Worldwide retail sales of apparel/accessories/footwear tied to licensed properties were up a robust 3.9% at just below $66.1 billion in 2015. Wearables is a bellwether of overall licensing business due not only to its size, but because it provides an outlet for so many of the industry's most important property types including fashion, … [Read more...] about Retail Sales of Licensed Wearables Up in Every Territory in 2015
6 Trends in Global Entertainment/Character Licensing
By Glenn S. Demby, Esq. Worldwide retail sales of licensed merchandise based on entertainment/character properties totaled $28.7 billion in 2015, according to TLL's Annual Licensing Business Survey. For the second year in a row, entertainment/character was the fastest growing property type—outdoing 2014's 4.8% increase with even more impressive growth of 6.3%. Here's a look at … [Read more...] about 6 Trends in Global Entertainment/Character Licensing
Publishing Up 1% in the U.S./Canada; Steady Growth Worldwide
Retail sales of publishing-based licensed merchandise grew 1.0% to reach $4.51 billion in retail sales in the U.S./Canada—the highest since the category peaked in 2008 at $4.53 billion. Although 2015 growth is less than the previous year’s (1.6%), the category is steadily recovering from the dip observed from 2008–2010 and laconic growth in subsequent years (under 1.0%). The … [Read more...] about Publishing Up 1% in the U.S./Canada; Steady Growth Worldwide
Per Capita Worldwide Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise
The world’s largest licensing market is also the number one consumer of licensed goods on a per capita basis. In 2015, each person in the U.S. purchased an average $293.12 worth of licensed products, nearly $30 more than the average consumer in Canada (No. 2 at $264.31), according to TLL’s Annual Licensing Business Survey. See the complete story here. [geoChart … [Read more...] about Per Capita Worldwide Retail Sales of Licensed Merchandise