Topps is adding more help to its growing digital business with the addition of a former Madden NFL executive. The company announced Wednesday that Jeremy Strauser has been hired as General Manager of Digital. Michael Brandstaedter, President and COO, says the move is part of Topps’ “continuing focus to expand and invest in its digital division.” Strauser will lead … [Read more...] about New Hire Announced as Topps Plans Digital Expansion
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What’s Ahead for Topps’ Ownership?
It's been nearly seven years since Topps changed hands, a $385 million deal that put the company in the control of Madison Dearborn Partners and Tornante Company. Much has changed since then and if the company were to be sold again, the discussion would be about much more than cardboard and candy. The rise of digital products and the continuing concern over the youth market … [Read more...] about What’s Ahead for Topps’ Ownership?