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Fanatics

🌎 fanatics.com

Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform that specializes in licensed sports merchandise, trading cards, collectibles, and sports betting. The company offers a wide range of products including jerseys, apparel, and memorabilia for fans of various sports leagues and teams. With a strong e-commerce presence and numerous retail locations, Fanatics aims to enhance the fan experience by providing a comprehensive platform for buying, collecting, and betting on sports.

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Fanatics - Latest News and Updates

• Fanatics launched Instant Rips, a new consumer product, with shows running throughout March.
• On March 10, 2025, a court partially granted and partially denied Fanatics' motion to dismiss in the antitrust case filed by Panini America, Inc.
• On March 10, 2025, a U.S. District Court ruling supported Panini's antitrust claim against Fanatics, potentially impacting Fanatics' control over the trading-card market.
• On March 10, 2025, a judge partially denied motions to dismiss in the ongoing legal battle between Fanatics and Panini over trading card market dominance and licensing agreements.
• Fanatics announced that the shooting sleeve worn by LeBron James during his 50,000th career point game will be featured in a unique autographed trading card.

• Fabian Ribari has joined Fanatics as Vice President Finance International in the United States, previously serving as Senior Director Wholesale Finance North America at adidas.
• Josh Winkler has left Fanatics as SVP, Global Partner Solutions in the United States to join Boats Group as Head of OEM / Strategic Partnerships.
• Fanatics is offering 2025 Series 1 Exclusive Value Boxes for $29.99 each with free shipping using the code '24SHIP', featuring MLB licensed memorabilia redemptions.
• Fanatics is hiring through Instahyre to expand its team that manufactures and distributes sports fan gear and jerseys globally.
• Lauren Lemmer from Fanatics discussed the importance of representation in the gaming industry at G2E2024.

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