As We Emerge from the Pandemic: The New Face of Consumer Experiences

May 3, 2021, By: Allison Ames, President and CEO- In my last article, “Brick-and-Mortar Retail’s Innovative, Customer-Focused Rebound”, I looked at how brick-and-mortar retail has adapted and demonstrated resilience during the pandemic. Without playing spoiler (click here to read it, if you haven’t already), brick-and-mortar retail isn’t going anywhere, it’s actually getting a new lease on life that is spurring really exciting customer experience innovations that are likely to endure for a long time.

Spring Awakening: Ten Trends for Q2

April 14, 2021, By: Todd Kaufman, VP of Business Development - After thirteen months of lockdown, closures and shelter-in-place orders, the end is nearing. For some, it’s here. As the warm weather begins to take hold, the term “spring awakening” has never had more meaning. Accelerated vaccine roll outs have led to cities all over the world gradually reopening offices, schools, restaurants, sporting arenas, gyms and more.

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My, How We’ve Changed: How COVID-19 Has Transformed Our Consumer Behaviors

November 12, 2020: By: Todd Kaufman, VP of Business Development

Seven months into the pandemic, what has changed? Pretty much everything! As the initial shock of lockdown and quarantine has faded, we have all evolved as humans and as consumers. In that process, we have learned how resilient and adaptable we can truly be. From the way we work to the way we exercise to the way we eat, the impact of COVID-19 has transformed our purchase habits and how we interact with our favorite brands.

License Global Q&A with Beanstalk SVP of Business Development and Marketing, Debra Restler

New York, NY, October 27, 2020 - In the latest License Global Magazine Q&A, Beanstalk's SVP of Business Development and Marketing, Debra Restler, discusses exciting Beanstalk news, trends in licensing to look forward to in 2021 and consumers' expectations of brands during the pandemic and BLM movement.

Brands and Lifestyle Categories Evolve to Meet New Consumer Trends

New York, NY, June 16, 2020 - During the first day of Licensing Week Virtual, industry leaders highlighted the growing importance nostalgia and creative thinking will play in licensing across the brands and lifestyle categories.

The Power of Licensing #10: What Do Plus-Size Apparel, Cannabis And eSports All Have In Common? Part One Of A Three-Part Series

July 29, 2019 | By: Michael Stone, Chairman & Co-founder of Beanstalk

If you live long enough, you see a lot of products and, indeed, entire product categories come and go. In the present time, much of this change has been driven by technology. CD players are gone; Spotify is here. Filofax disappeared, and we now have calendars and notes on our phones. Who needs paper maps when there is Google maps?

Licensing Expo 2019: Five Trends Ahead for the Licensing Industry

June 28, 2019 | By: Allison Ames, President & CEO of Beanstalk

Beanstalk has returned from Licensing Expo 2019 full of enthusiasm and excitement for the continued evolution of the licensing industry. My experience in Las Vegas only reinforces the view that brand licensing will play an increasingly powerful role on the retail “battlefield.” Licensing is clearly the stealth tool for smart brands that need to connect with customers amid the influx of new competitors and marketing messages flowing through all channels.

Wellness Is Not A Nice-To-Have, It’s A Must-Have

April 3, 2019 | By: Allison Ames, President & CEO, Beanstalk

We are empowered consumers, and healthy activities have become an integral part of our consciousness. And as a result, brands are stepping up their game to satisfy consumers’ wellness aspirations. Self-care solutions are manifesting themselves big time from food to fitness to travel to living. So embrace (if you haven’t already) the wellness trends that will lift your spirits, nourish your mind and empower the “healthinista” in you.

The Power of Licensing #9: 10 Brand Marketing Trends To Watch In 2019

January 28, 2019 | By: Michael Stone, Co-founder and Chairman, Beanstalk

We are living in a time of radical transformation as the retail ecosystem continues to change at an accelerated pace (that shouldn’t surprise anyone). Where, when and how consumers buy goods is changing and we all need to keep up with the trends that are already having an impact if we want to succeed. So, what macro trends already affecting brand marketing and consumer behavior should we be paying even more attention to in the new year?

The Power of Licensing #7: Kith x Coca-Cola 2018 -- Coca-Cola Continue its Long Legacy of Lifestyle Positioning

August 27, 2018 | By: Michael Stone, Co-founder and Chairman, Beanstalk

Kith and The Coca-Cola Company unveiled their third collection of apparel and accessories online on August 18th at 11 a.m. And there’s a lot of buzz about it. There are over 60 styles and all four seasons are offered. Michael Stone reviews this new Kith collection.

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