Start Licensing’s Ian Downes on how different retailers use licensing around Christmas.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes is impressed by the M&S and Paddington partnership.

Clothing up in challenging market, but general merchandise sales dip.

TruffleShuffle, Forbidden Planet and John Lewis report good growth to The Source.

Value retailer enjoys ‘busiest ever Christmas’ with strong growth across all categories.

We’re taking a break for the festive period until Tuesday January 2, 2018.

Hatchimals, LEGO Star Wars BB-8 among best sellers for week ending December 9.

The Source walked the red carpet at last week’s event to ‘pap’ some industry celebs.

TruffleShuffle, Tesco, Tu, George among retailers with festive character offerings.