By Alicia Rosa Brand Central Insight Now 2022 is here and new trends are starting to emerge across all industries and categories. Many of the same trends we saw in 2021 are evolving to adapt to shifting consumer tastes and a trend cycle that seems to change more quickly each year. Color and texture will be major themes this year as all consumers continue their love affair … [Read more...] about Brand Central Trends Report: What To Expect In 2022
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Analysis: 3 Reasons Why Lego Wins on Amazon
The Secret Tactics Lego Uses to Blow Away the Competition on Amazon Sales By Ryan Faist Originally printed by our friends at Global Toy News Ryan Faist is the Content Marketing Manager for Channel Key, a full-service Amazon and Walmart Marketplace consulting agency. A nationally published and award-winning journalist, Mr. Faist writes about the latest developments in ecommerce, … [Read more...] about Analysis: 3 Reasons Why Lego Wins on Amazon
Licensing Trends: Major Brands Are Betting On The Metaverse
By Alicia Rosa Brand Central Trends and Creative Services The Metaverse and the Thrill of the Hunt Virtual worlds are everything to consumers right now, especially for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The pandemic forced brands to innovate their digital strategies and create more immersive experiences where people can interact with each other and their favorite brands. Beyond the virtual … [Read more...] about Licensing Trends: Major Brands Are Betting On The Metaverse
Amazon Changing the Game With Do, Re & Mi Licensing Deal
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global play company Jazwares announced this week the release of its exclusive Do, Re & Mi product line, licensed from the Amazon original series. And while The Licensing Letter writes about product releases on a daily basis, the deal on the Do, Re & Mi warrants some special attention by readers, as it signifies a coming sea change … [Read more...] about Amazon Changing the Game With Do, Re & Mi Licensing Deal
Trends: Rise Of The ‘Re-Commerce Economy’
By Alicia Rosa Manager of Trend & Creative Services Brand Central Re-commerce, or reverse commerce, is peaking with the introduction of a slew of new resale partnerships and concepts from mainstream retailers and brands. This industry has been rapidly on the rise over the last few years, accelerated by COVID and Gen Z’s desire to shop more sustainably and create less … [Read more...] about Trends: Rise Of The ‘Re-Commerce Economy’
What Consumers Will be Looking for in a Post-COVID World
By Alicia Rosa Brand Central Insights Consumers are starting to see the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. This new vaccinated world will be a testing ground to see if the pandemic-driven trends and habits will stay. At Brand Central Insights we’ve been able to look at the trends from the last year at a bird’s-eye view to see what’s going to stick around for the long … [Read more...] about What Consumers Will be Looking for in a Post-COVID World