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The third party licensing agency, CPLG has acquired the German outfit, Team! Licensing GmbH in a move that firms up the companies expanding operations in Europe. CPLG Germany represents a wide range of licensors, including CBS, Sesame Street, MGM, Dr. Seuss, Line Friends, SEGA, and Tetris, as well as brands …

Consumer products revenue for Peanuts increased seven per cent, and the brand has been highlighted as a major growth driver for its licensing business

Fashion UK, Blueprint and Kokomo have all signed with the IP as it readies for its milestone 70th anniversary next year.

The Sony division has indirectly purchased 49 per cent of DHX Media’s 80 per cent interest in Peanuts for $235.6 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments contemplated in the original agreement.

DHX Media will retain 41 per cent of Peanuts, Sony Music will own 49 per cent and the members of the family of Charles M Schulz will continue to own 20 per cent.

The complete range is now available across all Essentiel stores as well as various department stores throughout the world.

“France and the UK are key markets for the brand, and we know that CPLG will help us to extend the love of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang with the next generation of fans.”

The acquisition includes taking an 80 per cent controlling interest in Peanuts and 100 per cent of Strawberry Shortcake. The remaining 20 per cent interest in Peanuts will continue to be held by members of the family of Charles M Schulz.

‘Zara’s role as a key player in the fast fashion industry keeps Peanuts front of mind with the key millennial demographic,’ says Peanuts Worldwide’s Tara Botwick.

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