The private equity owners of The Topps Company are looking at options for selling to a new buyer, according to a Bloomberg report. The story, published early Monday evening quoted sources "with knowledge of the matter" as saying executives have been meeting with bankers about "strategic options" for Topps, which was founded in 1938. According to Bloomberg's source, one … [Read more...] about Topps Pondering Company Split, Sale?
Topps Digital
BUNT App Launches 5th Anniversary Season
Eighty-five million digital packs of Topps BUNT have sold since the app’s official launch five years ago this month, with 490 million total “cards” published. Topps says over 2.2 million people have either tried or are using BUNT, and 38 million trades have been made. Those figures were revealed as Topps introduced 2016 National League MVP Kris Bryant as the cover athlete … [Read more...] about BUNT App Launches 5th Anniversary Season
Topps Makes Michael Brandstaedter CEO
Topps has promoted Michael Brandstaedter to Chief Executive Officer. According to the company, Brandstaedter "will retain the title of President and focus on advancing the evolution of Topps' consumer products portfolio." Brandstaedter joined the company in 2009 as General Manager of the Global Confectionery business. He most recently served as Topps' President and COO … [Read more...] about Topps Makes Michael Brandstaedter CEO
Topps Skate 17 Puts Hockey on Company’s Digital Plate
Topps hasn’t produced hockey cards for a long time but it’s apparently secured a license for a new digital program that launched on Wednesday in conjunction with the opening of the 2016-17 season. Topps NHL SKATE 17 allows smartphone and tablet users who download the app to collect, trade, and participate in contests using digital cards. The move comes several months after … [Read more...] about Topps Skate 17 Puts Hockey on Company’s Digital Plate
Topps Crossover to Offer Printed Versions of Digital Cards
The most popular phrase in the modern trading card industry in 2016 has been 'print-on-demand' and on Tuesday, Topps added another element to the concept it first launched at the beginning of the baseball season with its NOW program. The company's latest sales vehicle is a collaboration between its digital division and Topps.com that will bring cards from its apps to … [Read more...] about Topps Crossover to Offer Printed Versions of Digital Cards
Notes: Topps Q&A, Pippen Will Party, Kobe’s Shoes, Chuck and Mike
Topps told attendees at the annual Q&A session that the company was “disappointed” to lose the NFL and NFLPA licenses that has ended a 60-year streak of producing pro football cards. However, they say they continue to explore other options, which could include a fresh run at the NBA. Topps hasn’t produced basketball cards since Steph Curry’s rookie season. Through its … [Read more...] about Notes: Topps Q&A, Pippen Will Party, Kobe’s Shoes, Chuck and Mike
Topps Bringing NOW to UFC; Launching Digital Card App
Topps will bring its NOW platform to UFC and the two are also launching a digital trading card app. The moves were announced Monday morning just ahead of a major UFC event. Topps NOW UFC ToppsNOW UFC will focus on exclusive, on-demand cards from Fight Week events and will launch in July, following UFC International Fight Week in Las Vegas. Topps and MLB launched the NOW … [Read more...] about Topps Bringing NOW to UFC; Launching Digital Card App
Notes: New Negro Southern League Museum Opens
The new Negro Southern League Museum has opened in Birmingham. The museum, located near the home of the Birmingham Barons, has the largest collection of original Negro League baseball memorabilia around and even houses a state-of-the-art research center. The museum has 8,700 square feet of exhibit space. Most of what’s on display is from the private collection of Dr. … [Read more...] about Notes: New Negro Southern League Museum Opens
Topps Will Bring Football Brands to Digital Deal
They won’t be making pro football cards you can hold but on Monday, Topps announced long-term agreements with the NFL and the Players Association to continue publishing digital cards in its Topps NFL Huddle app. The deals allow Topps to continue to deliver some of its most popular brands in digital form. In other words, you can still collect Chrome and Inception—but only on … [Read more...] about Topps Will Bring Football Brands to Digital Deal
Full Steam Ahead on Topps’ Digital Expansion in Florida
Florida Governor Rick Scott confirmed Tuesday that Topps Digital, a mobile game app division of the long-time sports card manufacturer, is establishing an office in Orlando and will create 16 new jobs. The project will also have a $145,000 capital investment in the local community. Topps currently employs nine Floridians in the Orlando area. The company, which is based in New … [Read more...] about Full Steam Ahead on Topps’ Digital Expansion in Florida