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Card Shop Owners Guardedly Optimistic In Wake of Fanatics’ Acquisition of Topps

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Guarded optimism. That was the main thought of several hobby shop owners around the country after learning about Fanatics’ acquisition of Topps’ trading card and sports entertainment division. The move, officially announced Tuesday, means the Jacksonville, Florida-based sports merchandise retailer will assume Topps’ current licenses with MLB and the MLBPA almost immediately. … [Read more...] about Card Shop Owners Guardedly Optimistic In Wake of Fanatics’ Acquisition of Topps

Sports Law Attorney Sifts Through Fanatics’ Blockbuster Licensing Deals

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Now that the dust has settled somewhat after Fanatics’ apparent licensing deals with pro sports leagues and their players' unions, Topps and Panini America find themselves at a crossroads. The MLBPA deal begins in 2023, while MLB’s current agreement with Topps runs through 2025. The NBA and NFL unions’ deals with Panini run through 2025 and 2026, respectively. Topps … [Read more...] about Sports Law Attorney Sifts Through Fanatics’ Blockbuster Licensing Deals