Viii World report on ageing and health functional ability has the highest importance. The greatest costs to society are not the expenditures made to foster this. This exclusive study of the worlds largest licensors reports that retail sales of licensed merchandise increased by 10 billion bringing total sales to an impressive. The Top 1. 50 Global Licensors. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST AS IT APPEARED IN PRINT. The Top 1. 50 Global Licensors report, which provides retail sales data by licensor, key insights and trends for the worlds major brands and is an invaluable reference tool for the licensing business, reveals that the licensing sector in 2. These factors include moderate growth, acquisitions, global expansion with a major interest in China, a rapidly changing retail landscape influenced by skyrocketing e commerce sales and an increasingly uncertain global economy. This special report also reflects the continued strength of the worlds largest licensor, The Walt Disney Company, and its divisions, which experienced unparalleled performance at the box office in 2. In addition, the report also identifies other strategic initiatives licensors are implementing to extend the value of IP, including brand collaborations, branded content and location based entertainment. The Top 1. 50 Global Licensors, published annually by License Global, reported a total of 2. Games Workshop Bitz Catalog' title='Games Workshop Bitz Catalog' />The Walt Disney Company, which is the perennial No. This strong performance was driven by its diverse offerings such as the iconic Star Wars franchise, Finding Dory, Marvels Captain America Civil War, The Jungle Book, Zootopia and Moana, among others. Following Disney is Meredith Corp. No. 2 with a reported 2. Games Workshop Bitz Catalog' title='Games Workshop Bitz Catalog' />Better Homes and Gardens real estate agencies and its extensive direct to retail licensing programs with Walmart and FTD. At No. 3 is PVH, which reported 1. Iconix Brand Group comes in at No. Warner Bros. Consumer Products, which again ranked No. No. 6 by Hasbro, whose retail sales increased slightly to 6. Universal Brand Group, which jumped to No. Dream. Works Animation. Games Workshop Bitz Catalog' title='Games Workshop Bitz Catalog' />Completing the Top 1. Nickelodeon, ranking No. Major League Baseball at No. IMG College Licensing Collegiate Licensing Company reporting 4. The Italian animation studio Rainbow, which is home to Winx Club and the new property Maggie Bianca, also reported 4. Overall, the Top 1. Global Licensors reported retail sales of 1. The Top 1. 0 licensors now account for almost 5. Top 1. 50 Global Licensors. A key change to the Top 1. Sanrio, which dropped from No. No. 1. 2, reporting 4. Two of the major brand management companies are getting closer to the Top 1. Authentic Brands Group climbed to No. Sequential Brands Group, ranking at No. There were eight new licensors that joined the annual list in 2. The diverse group includes Diageo, Hamilton Beach Brands, Santoro, Tony Romas, Scotts Miracle Gro, Cold Stone Creamery, Biltmore and Viz Media. Another important factor to consider is that a total of 5. Top 1. 50 licensors. Jarden Consumer Products, which was part of the billion dollar group last year at No. Newell Rubbermaid, but remains a major corporate brand licensor. At the other end of the spectrum, Viz Media North America made the list at No. They will be highlighted in the upcoming, exclusive Top Global Licensing Agents report due out later this year from License Global. Looking ahead, the release of Disneys Beauty and the Beast, which experienced a record box office performance and has generated 7. March, provides an early indication that 2. Disney, with more than five franchise films scheduled, and overall mirror the results in sales, trends and marketplace dynamics that characterized 2. All global licensors andor licensing agents submitted retail sales figures, which are based on worldwide retail sales of licensed merchandise in 2. International sales figures were converted according to the most recent exchange rates at press time and in some cases, may have had an affect versus last years report. License Global consults various industry sources, financial documents, annual reports, et. All companies are public except as otherwise noted as PRIVATE or NON PROFIT. This report is not intended to be a brand perception or popularity report, but a sales and trend report based on information submitted directly to License Global by each licensor. The Top 1. 50 Global Licensors Report is copyrighted and cannot be used without the written permission of License Global and UBM. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST AS IT APPEARED IN PRINT. THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY5. B NYSE DISJIMMY PITARO, CHAIRMAN, DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA, 1. WWW. DCPI. DISNEY. COMIn fiscal 2. 01. Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, Walt Disney Studios, ABC Television and ESPNreached a new high. Star Wars The Force Awakens gave a strong start to 2. September, as Disney launched products for the first standalone Star Wars filmRogue One A Star Wars Storythrough a fan created, stop motion digital series. The four episodes garnered more than 1. Marvels cinematic universe also expanded with Marvels Captain America Civil War and Marvels Doctor Strange, both supported with robust product lines. At the same time Captain America celebrated his 7. TV content featuring Marvels Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and Spider Man characters was also represented at retail. Disneys Zootopia took home best picture awards at both the Golden Globes and the Oscars, while DisneyPixars Finding. Dory inspired a diverse product line that included specialty themed items such as swimwear and jewelry. Disneys Moana followed in the fall, and Disney Store developed a first of its kind package for its Moana doll that could be turned into a boat, created under Disneys Smart Packaging Initiative, a program dedicated to creating environmentally conscious product packaging. Disney also kicked off the Dream Big, Princess campaign, a global initiative that celebrates the qualities of Disney Princess characters that resonate with todays girls and young women. The campaign coincided with the launch of Hasbros new Disney Princess dolls and packaging. The franchise continues to be one of the worlds most popular girls brands, with new product extensions for kids as well as expansion into categories for juniors and adults that leverages the nostalgia trend. Frozen fans were treated to Frozen Northern Lights, an original series of animated LEGO shorts on Disney Channel that provided new storylines and products extensions. Disney Junior continues to be the top dedicated preschool TV network, with shows such as Doc Mc. Stuffins, and new in 2. The Lion Guard and Elena of Avalor. Elena was the top costume at Disney Store for Halloween and the holidays. Additionally, Doc Mc. C# Wpf Export To Pdf here. Stuffins took home a TIA Toy of the Year award for the fourth year in a row for the Toy Hospital Care Cart in 2. ESPNs licensed product portfolio continues to grow as well. The launch of ESPN Fantasy Football products helped serve a new, passionate set of consumers, while co branded collegiate collections supporting College Game. Day and the College Football Playoffs continued their ongoing success. Other key programs included topical apparel inspired by ESPN Films 3. Little League World Series. Key ABC licensed properties for 2. Once Upon A Time, Greys Anatomy, Scandal, Dancing with the Stars and The Chew. ABC saw growth in retailer engagement and expanded product categories including collectibles, toys and publishing. Disneys diverse slate. Marvel teamed with Garage magazine in a collaboration timed to New York Fashion Week in February, which saw supermodels styled as Marvel superheroes grace the magazines cover and also featured custom digital content in the Garage app.