Panini
Fanatics ousts Panini to secure prized Premier League licensing deal
Fanatics has struck another blow to Panini by announcing a wide-ranging licensing agreement with the English Premier League.
Topps replaces Panini to regain UFC trading-card licence
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a multi-year deal with Topps for its trading-card licence, with the Fanatics-owned brand reacquiring the licence from Panini in the latest development…
Fanatics-Panini spat intensifies as NFLPA makes early change to trading card contract
The National Football League Players' Association (NFLPA) has terminated its trading card contract with Panini and brought forward its exclusive agreement with Fanatics, further straining the relationship…
Fanatics’ countersuit against Panini says monopoly claims are ‘baseless’
Sports retail and collectibles company Fanatics has responded to collectibles company Panini America's lawsuit against the company with a countersuit that calls Panini's claims "baseless"
Panini seeks to grow US sports in Europe through ELF tie-up
Collectibles company Panini has announced an agreement with the European League of Football (ELF) in a deal designed to provide more exposure for US sports in Europe
Panini agrees sponsorship ahead of eLaLiga’s third US Challenge
La Liga North America has announced a sponsorship deal with Panini America as the third edition of eLaLiga US Challenge begins
Panini adapts to tournament, industry changes with new Fifa World Cup sticker book
Sticker book and trading card company Panini has made a series of key adjustments with its popular Fifa World Cup sticker book tied to the upcoming tournament. Shawn Medow reports.
Panini retains Premier League licensing deal
Panini has agreed an extension to its Premier League official sticker and trading card licence
WWE swaps Topps for Panini in multi-year licensing deal
Panini has been named as World Wrestling Entertainment’s exclusive trading card and collectible sticker partner, ousting rival Topps in a ‘multi-year’ agreement.
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A-Rod’s SPAC ends Panini merger talks after Fanatics secures NFL, NBA trading card rights
Fanatics' aggressive entry into the lucrative United States trading cards industry has taken another victim with Alex Rodriguez's blank-check firm Slam Corp
Sports NFTs look to establish staying power
Blockchain-backed digital collectibles, having taken global sports industry by storm, now look to show they are not just the latest technological flash-in-the-pan. US Editor Eric Fisher reports
Panini extends trading card deal with CLC
Renewal continues agreement initially struck in 2015
Asian e-commerce live streams attract early-mover sports properties
Ecommerce live streams are a growing phenomenon in online retail in Asia, and sports businesses are starting to dip their toes in the water.
Panini strikes new esports deal with compLexity Gaming
The North American branch of collectibles and trading card brand Panini has embarked on a one-year partnership with compLexity Gaming, agreeing to develop content including trading cards and posters for…
World Cup lifts Panini to record revenue mark
Published collectables group Panini has said it will post a record turnover of around €1bn ($1.15bn) for 2018, boosted by sales from its official sticker album for last year’s Fifa World Cup.