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ESPN: Fanatics acquires Topps' trading cards and collectibles businesses

Global sports retailer, merchandiser and now sports card and memorabilia giant Fanatics has acquired Topps trading cards, the company announced Tuesday.

Seth Schlechter 1/4/22 Seth Schlechter 1/4/22

CNN: Fanatics buying Topps trading card business for $500 million

Trading card giant Topps — just a few months after losing out on a deal to renew its longtime licensing deal with Major League Baseball to sports apparel startup Fanatics — is now selling its collectibles and cards business to ... Fanatics.

Seth Schlechter 9/29/21 Seth Schlechter 9/29/21

WSJ: Fanatics Trading Cards Valuation Rises to $10.4 Billion as New Firm Aims to Expand Its Reach

The new trading card venture launched by Fanatics Inc., which just last month upended the industry with a series of surprise deals, has received $350 million in Series A funding

Seth Schlechter 8/19/21 Seth Schlechter 8/19/21

ESPN: Fanatics strikes deal to become exclusive licensee for MLB cards

Memorabilia leviathan Fanatics, continuing its push into the collecting space, has cemented a deal with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association for the exclusive licenses to produce baseball cards.

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ESPN: NHL 4 Nations Face-Off uniforms - and what each represents

When the USA faces Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off on Feb. 15, it will be the long-awaited first NHL clash between a generation of stars representing their nations.

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CLLCT: Jayden Daniels, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning to attend Fanatics Fest NYC 2025

Tom Brady, Jayden Daniels and Peyton Manning are among the first group of athletes committed to attend Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 later this year, Fanatics announced Thursday.

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FORBES: Fanatics Trading Card Store To Debut In London In Global Growth Push

If you thought that collecting sports cards was kids’ stuff, then Fanatics Collectibles is to open its first-ever store in the spring of 2025 in a bid to set you straight.

Seth Schlechter 1/17/25 Seth Schlechter 1/17/25

THE ATHLETIC: Duke’s Cooper Flagg signs multi-year trading card and memorabilia deal with Fanatics

Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles announced on Friday an exclusive, multi-year deal with Duke basketball standout Cooper Flagg, who is widely expected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Seth Schlechter 1/13/25 Seth Schlechter 1/13/25

THE ATHLETIC: Topps invents trading card holiday celebrated by everyone from Emma Roberts to a rival company

The first day of the year seems like such an obvious day to create the trading card hobby given how Jan. 1 signifies the imprint every collector dreams of holding: 1/1.

Seth Schlechter 1/11/25 Seth Schlechter 1/11/25

COMPLEX: Fanatics, Sports Teams Partner for ‘LA Strong’ to Raise Relief Funds

As the Los Angeles wildfires have tragically impacted thousands across the Pacific Palisades, Eaton, Altadena and more, Fanatics has partnered with L.A. sports teams to support the city in their time of need.

Seth Schlechter 1/8/25 Seth Schlechter 1/8/25

SBC Americas: Fanatics ready to take big swings in 2025 after rewarding 2024

Fanatics Sportsbook styles itself as the most rewarding sportsbook for customers. For the challenger brand in the U.S. market, 2024 was the most rewarding year yet.

Seth Schlechter 1/7/25 Seth Schlechter 1/7/25

WWD: Kristin Juszczyk and Skims Cofounder Emma Grede Launch Off Season Apparel Brand in Collaboration With NFL and Fanatics

Skims cofounder Emma Grede and fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk have teamed up with the National Football League and Fanatics to launch a new apparel brand called Off Season.

Seth Schlechter 1/6/25 Seth Schlechter 1/6/25

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: Yankees' Aaron Judge Named Topps Baseball Series 1 Cover Athlete

Aaron Judge’s 2025 is coming along nicely.

Seth Schlechter 1/2/25 Seth Schlechter 1/2/25

CLLCT: Fanatics awarding NIL deals to virtual college players

For years, the virtual world has mixed with reality. So, it comes as no surprise Fanatics is getting into the game.

Seth Schlechter 1/1/25 Seth Schlechter 1/1/25

CLLCT: Topps kicks off 2025 with 1-of-1 Day celebration

Trading card manufacturer Topps sprinted into 2025 on Wednesday with the launch of "1-of-1 Day" in celebration of the hobby’s most rare and coveted cards.