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MARVEL × NYCC

After months of teases, SINS OF SINISTER, an all-new X-Men epic, was just announced at the Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing Panel at New York Comic Con! The crossover will begin in January’s SINS OF SINISTER #1, a giant-sized one-shot by the visionary Immortal X-Men creative team, writer Kieron Gillen and artist Lucas Werneck. After that, witness the current Krakoan era crumble and enter a new Marvel Comics age brought about by Sinister’s corrupt machinations!

Immortal X-MenX-Men Red, and Legion of X will be washed away, transformed into three limited series: IMMORAL X-MEN, STORM & THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS, and NIGHTCRAWLERS! Series writers Kieron Gillen, Al Ewing, and Si Spurrier will pen their respective new titles, joined by artists Paco Medina, Patch Zircher, and Alessandro Vitti. Tackling three separate time periods, each superstar artist will draw an issue of all three titles as consecutive issues propel the Marvel Universe further and further into a dark future, dramatically escalating the stakes with each startling time jump. 10 Years… 100 Years… 1000 Years… The Powers of Essex will seek to stretch beyond the limits of time and space! All three writers will continue their current story plans after the X-Universe shattering finale one-shot, SINS OF SINISTER: DOMINION #1!

This universe-melting X-event will introduce a horrifying timeline that makes the Age of Apocalypse look like the X-Men Swimsuit Special as Mister Sinister’s repulsive plans come to fruition. Currently playing a dangerous game with the very timestream of the Marvel Universe in the pages of Immortal X-Men, Sinister’s uncontrollable lust for domination will finally be satisfied but at what cost? It’s the end of the world as we know it, but at least Sinister feels fine. For now. Can that last? Especially when we discover that he really is his own worst enemy…

Infamous for his long-term meticulous manipulating, Mister Sinister’s scheming will yield unpredictable results in an overarching saga that pays off plot threads that have been haunting fans since Jonathan Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X! Sinister has been planning all this since the beginning…and is going to have to see through to the bitter end.      

In STORM & THE BROTHERHOOD OF MUTANTS, face the wrath of Arakko! Mars has been destroyed – and now Storm wants revenge! To get it, the New Brotherhood of Arakko will battle their way through hell to seek the greatest secret of the Sinister Age…but are they fighting to save the world — or end it? And who is the new mutant hero called IRONFIRE?

Deadly powerful mutant chimeras are spliced and diced in NIGHTCRAWLERS! Mister Sinister unleashes his private army of assassins: THE LEGION OF THE NIGHT. Meet WAGNERINE, commanding this killer-crew of brainwashed hybrids, each one a genetic mix of Nightcrawler and one other of marvel’s most murderous mutants! Mysterious forces seek to break Sinister’s control over these fatal fanatics – to turn them AGAINST HIM. But who are they? And what are their true motives…? Enter MOTHER RIGHTEOUS… and a meeting of the most powerful players in the Universe…

The leaders of mutantkind have gone bad in IMMORAL X-MEN! They said the mutants were humanity’s future. In 10 years’ time, they’re proven right. The X-Men are sworn to crush a world that adores and respects them…but Emma can take a few minutes out to crush Mister Sinister first. The Quiet Council have been at eachother’s throats since Krakoa was founded. Sinister may think he’s finally come out on top but he’ll wish he was more careful about what he wished for as his maneuvering backfires and a vicious conflict erupts with galactic-sized repercussions! Plus, the long-awaited return of a fan-favorite character from the early days of the Krakoa era—RASPUTIN!

“Sinister’s lurked around, being sinister for all the Krakoan Age. Eventually, he was going to make a play. This is it, and it’s bigger than you can imagine, stretching across 1000 years of nightmares,” Gillen explained. “Dystopic future stories are an X-Men classic. We wanted to find a new way to approach that, and give something we haven’t seen before. I think we’ve pulled it off. Sinister gets exactly what he wants, and it’s hell for everyone. Including Sinister.”

Mister Sinister’s crimes have been wicked beyond imagining and now, the entire Marvel Universe will pay! Check out the covers of all the debut issues by X-Men extraordinaire Leinil Francis Yu, a complete event checklist, and descend into the SINS OF SINISTER this January! Stay tuned for more SINS OF SINISTERS announcements including outrageous new character designs, breathtaking covers, and shocking secrets about what’s to come! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

 

BLADE’S DAUGHTER IN MARVEL

THE DAUGHTER OF BLADE RETURNS, BISHOP LEADS A NEW X-TEAM, AND GHOST LIGHT DEBUTS IN THREE NEW MARVEL SERIES ANNOUNCED AT NEW YORK COMIC CON!
Straight from the Marvel Voices: The World Outside Your Window panel at New York Comic Con, get the scoop on three limited series launching this February!

In addition to the special anthology one-shot MARVEL’S VOICES: WAKANDA FOREVER, the Marvel’s Voices: The World Outside Your Window panel at New York Comic Con just revealed three all-new limited series coming in February! Launching during Black History Month, these series will spotlight iconic and newly introduced Black heroes in thrilling sagas brought to the page by an all-star lineup of Black creators!

Introduced earlier this year in Free Comic Book Day: Avengers/X-Men, the daughter of Blade makes her long-awaited return in BLOODLINE: DAUGHTER OF BLADE by the new hero’s creators, writer Danny Lore and artist Karen S. Darboe. Brielle Brooks is a good kid, no matter what her teachers say–it’s not her fault she’s developing vampiric super powers and the undead want to brawl! And as if problems at school aren’t enough, Bri’s got a wild ride ahead of her… she’s about to discover she’s the daughter of the infamous vampire hunter and Daywalker known as BLADE!

Eisner Award winners John Jennings and artist Valentine De Landro (Bitch Planet) introduce a new Marvel Super Hero 54 years in the making in SILVER SURFER: GHOST LIGHT! Toni Brooks and her family have moved into the quiet town of Sweetwater. But nothing is quite what it seems with their new home. What mystery did Toni and her family unravel that would call upon the Sentinel of the Spaceways—the Silver Surfer?! And just who or what is GHOST LIGHT?

From celebrated TV writer J. Holtham (Cloak and DaggerJessica Jones) and artist Sean Damien Hill comes a blockbuster brawl with the fate of all Krakoa at stake! See the X-Men like you’ve never seen them before in BISHOP: WAR COLLEGE! Krakoa is an island paradise, and it’s a vulnerable one…but not with Lucas Bishop on the case! Armor, Surge, Cam Long, Aura Charles, Amass – these are his students. Their course objective: Get strong. Defend the island. Keep Mutantkind safe. Their first lesson: HOW TO FAIL. And they’ll do it in spectacular Marvel fashion. What does any of that have to do with Bishop’s vision of the X-Men – and this new X-Men team? Guess you’ll have to read it, True Believer.

Check out the covers of all three series now and stay tuned in the coming weeks for more news about these highly-anticipated titles! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Car-Related Businesses for Entrepreneurs

Do you love everything related to cars, trucks, and the vehicle market in general? If so, and if entrepreneurship is also part of your long-term career plans, why not set up a company that caters to your inner car loving spirit? The good news is that there are numerous pathways and opportunities out there for those who enjoy being around vehicles, working on them, and learning about the latest developments in the automotive market. Step one for starting such an enterprise is to do an honest self-evaluation of interests and skills.

Of course, you will have to save money for what you really want included in your business. Once that chore is complete, deal with the financing part of the puzzle by applying for a small business loan to cover all the initial expenses of founding a company. In the early 2020s, some of the most lucrative ways of earning a living in this exciting field include oil and tire services, vehicle flipping, and operating a transport company that consists of one or more small vans. Of course, there are more opportunities, but those three are among the easiest to set up and operate for people who are taking their first stab at entrepreneurship. Here are pertinent facts for those who are interested in pursuing this path.

Finance with a Small Business Loan

Whether you plan to bootstrap a car-related entity that does mobile oil changes, offers roadside assistance, fixes up used cars for reselling, or provides van transportation for local clients, it’s imperative to have the funds to get the company off the ground. It’s just one reason that so many founders check out Accion Opportunity Fund business loans as a way of meeting their money-related needs during those first crucial weeks of operating a new company. You can take out a business loan to cover expenses like purchasing supplies, acquiring the right kinds of repair and diagnostic equipment, advertising through local media outlets, renting a small place to park or repair vehicles your company owns, and more. One universal truth about entrepreneurship is that it comes with plenty of unexpected expenses. That’s why borrowing makes so much sense.

Mobile Oil Change & Tire Service

Millions of working adults need a way to get basic automotive services done in a more time-efficient manner. Offering to change their car’s oil or repair flat tires while they work in the comfort of their office is a potentially lucrative business idea. You’ll need the proper tools, a truck or van to travel to your customers workplaces, and an initial advertising budget to get the word out in the local community.

Vehicle Flipping

For those who enjoy fixing up used cars and reselling them at a markup, flipping is the perfect way to earn a living. Be sure to check with local government agencies about obtaining the proper licenses to operate as a flipper. Use your own ingenuity to find used vehicles that offer the best potential for fixer-upper profit.

Transport Van Company

You’ll need one or more transport vans and an initial advertising campaign to win those first accounts. Start small, preferably with one vehicle, and aim to serve a limited geographic region until you’re ready to expand by adding an extra van and spending more on marketing. Expect to build up customer lists for at least six months before seeing a profit.

MARVEL’S VOICES: WAKANDA FOREVER

Announced today at New York Comic Con, the Marvel’s Voices anthology series returns in February 2023 with MARVEL’S VOICES: WAKANDA FOREVER.

The special one-shot arrives just in time to celebrate Black History Month and puts the spotlight on iconic heroes of Wakanda. Black Panther, Shuri, Okoye, and more star in all-new stories by an incredible lineup of both fan-favorite creators and talent fresh to the Marvel Universe. Join them as they grow the inimitable world of Wakanda in these tales of myth, adventure, strife, and more! Creative teams for the book will be announced soon. 

The Marvel Universe is known for creating stories that reflect “the world outside your window.” For the past five years, Marvel’s Voices has worked to not only give a behind-the-page look at the creators of those stories but highlight the richness that makes up the Marvel Universe. Today, for the first time, Marvel brought that to New York Comic Con. 

The first-ever NYCC Marvel’s Voices panel was hosted by writer, editor, and podcast host Angélique Roché who was joined by Eve L. Ewing (Monica Rambeau: Photon), John Jennings (My Super Hero is Black), Danny Lore (Crypt of Shadows), Steve Orlando (Marauders), Cody Ziglar (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), and Marvel’s Voices Editor Sarah Brunstad
 
“Ever since we first started bringing Marvel’s Voices into our comics back in 2020, it’s been so inspiring to see our stories grow and evolve, bringing up a fantastic lineup of new characters and creators,” said Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski. “Looking ahead to 2023, we’re excited to expand the anthology series to broaden our focus on characters and families, giving our writers, editors, and readers more stories and more characters in the grand tradition of Marvel’s Voices.” 

Beyond the comics, fans can continue to follow Marvel’s Voices in 2023 with the ongoing Marvel’s Voices Walmart Artist Series, more “Marvel’s Voices” podcast seasons, weekly Marvel Unlimited’s Infinity Comics, licensed books, variant cover art programs, and so much more. Stay tuned for more exciting Marvel’s Voices news! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Marvel's Voices Wakanda Fovever at New York Comic Con via 360 MAGAZINE.
Marvel’s Voices Wakanda Fovever at New York Comic Con via 360 MAGAZINE.
Marvel's Voices Wakanda Fovever at New York Comic Con via 360 MAGAZINE.
Marvel’s Voices Wakanda Fovever at New York Comic Con via 360 MAGAZINE.
Quavo and Takeoff new song release via 360 MAGAZINE.

QUAVO × TAKEOFF

Famed Atlanta rap duo Quavo & Takeoff have unleashed their hotly-anticipated collaborative LP Only Built for Infinity Links, out now via Quality Control Music Group/Motown Records. The high-powered duo unite with electric-chemistry as well as an impressive slate of feature artists: Mustard, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Young Thug, Gunna, Summer Walker, Birdman and Gucci Mane with iconic production from DJ Durel, Murda Beatz, Buddha Beats, Money Musik, and more. Only Built for Infinity Links is a deep-dive into Quavo & Takeoff’s universe through their melodic and expansive adlibs, infectious hooks, and their agile wordplay. To accompany the release, Quavo & Takeoff shared a new music video for “Nothing Changed.”

“We wanted to pay tribute to some of the best rap duos of all time with this album and remind the culture that we’re really one of them. Raekwon and Ghostface, Outkast, The Throne, and now Quavo and Takeoff.” – Quavo

“This is a no skips type of album. We wanted it to play through like a live show, we come in strong and then bring you on a journey. Definitely knew we had to bring out icons only for the features.” – Takeoff

Only Built for Infinity Links follows a string of the critically lauded singles “Us. vs. Them” featuring Gucci Mane, “Big Stunna” featuring Birdman, the RIAA Gold Certified multi-million streamed “Hotel Lobby,” and the recent, hard-hitting “Nothing Changed.” On Thursday, in celebration of the new project, the pair performed live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Quavo & Takeoff’s collaborative debut captures the dynamic duo at their best as a team of prolific icons that continue to push the culture forward. 

Photo: Kenneth Cappello

TRUESOUTH

SEC Network’s TrueSouth Presented by Yellawood Moves Along to Madisonville, Tenn. on October 9

The fifth season of the critically acclaimed TrueSouth Presented by Yellawood continues on Sunday, Oct 9, with a Monroe County mountain trip to Madisonville, Tenn. The series, now in its fifth season on SEC Network, revolves around two food stories told from one place, which TrueSouth sets in conversation to make larger points about Southern beliefs and identities. Returning in season five is a special bonus episode with behind-the-scenes content and storytelling. 

Episode Summary 
TrueSouth drives the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, to dig for ramps along a creek bed and stoke the fires in a smokehouse by the highway.

Allan Benton, proprietor of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams in Madisonville, Tenn., cures and hickory smokes bacon and ham that have earned their place on the kitchen tables of working folks across the South, and on restaurant menus across the nation.

If you know artisan Southern goods, you know the scent that perfumes the air when his pork hits a cast iron skillet. But there’s a bigger story to tell here.

For episode 19, our crew goes home with Allan to get to know his wife Sharon and their children and grandchildren. We learn to bake biscuits with Sharon (and yes, we include her recipe). And to stir up a good gravy. More important, gathered in their kitchen, we get to witness the love and hard work that binds a man and a woman to their family, and their community.

Music is the backbone of our shows and this is one of our best lineups: Among other standouts, Valerie June, featured in our Brownsville, Tenn. episode, returns. And Darrell Scott, the great Tennessee songwriter, plays live for Allan and Sharon.

Season Summary 
Season five of TrueSouth began Sept. 11 with a marble game in Tompkinsville, Ky. Come November, we’ll be in Jackson, Miss. This December, we land in Brunswick and St Simons, Island, Ga. Join us in January for our second annual behind-the-scenes road trip across the belly of the SEC.

About TrueSouth 
TrueSouth is a James Beard Award-nominated limited series on Southern food and culture, airing monthly on SEC Network. Four-time James Beard Award winner John T. Edge writes and hosts the show, which is executive produced by two-time New York Times best-selling author, ESPN senior writer Wright Thompson, and produced by Bluefoot Entertainment. 

The series, now in its fifth season, revolves around two food stories told from one place, which TrueSouth sets in conversation to make larger points about Southern beliefs and identities. This season’s featured places are Tompkinsville, Ky., Madisonville & Camp Benton, Tenn., Jackson, Miss., Brunswick, Ga., and a special behind-the-scenes finale to finish out season five. Seasons 1-4 of TrueSouth are available in their entirety on ESPN+. 

Music plays an integral role in TrueSouth’s storytelling via on-screen performances and on-screen credits. TrueSouth playlist on Spotify shares the full soundtrack and score of every season of TrueSouth

About SEC Network 
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN launched SEC Network on August 14, 2014. The network televises hundreds of games across the SEC’s 21 sports annually. Programming includes in-depth analysis and storytelling in studio shows such as SEC NationThinking Out LoudOut Of Pocket and Rally Cap, daily news and information with The Paul Finebaum Show and SEC Now, original content such as TrueSouthSEC Storied and SEC Inside, and more. Hundreds of additional live events are available for streaming exclusively on SEC Network’s digital companion, SEC Network+, via the ESPN App and SECNetwork.com. The network is also available in more than 135 countries throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia via ESPN Player, ESPN’s sports streaming service in the region. 

FASHION WEEK BROOKLYN

Fashion Week Brooklyn powered by Partnerships, Sponsors, and Community Supporters

BK|Style Foundation (BK|SF) is the 501c3 non-profit organization behind Fashion Week Brooklyn (FWBK). The theme for 2022 Season 2, set for October 9th-16th, is Metaverse of Fashion. The bi-annual exhibition launched in 2006 and is made possible by community initiatives, partnerships, sponsorships, and fundraising efforts. 

Fashion Week Brooklyn is a one-of-a-kind fashion event showcasing the talent of aspiring and established designers from all over the world. This unique opportunity allows creators to gain exposure to their collections and to connect with buyers, media, and other industry professionals. The Metaverse of Fashion is right at home in Brooklyn, a chic, cool, and cutting-edge borough. 

With a proud history of art, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Brooklyn is the perfect place to amplify the work of individuals and businesses in a collaborative setting. This year, Brooklyn Fashion Week is taking things to the next level by incorporating the metaverse into its event. Attendees can explore the collections and experience shows in a completely new way. The fashion industry is constantly evolving, and the virtual world allows people to interact with each other in a more immersive environment. The BK|Style Foundation provides a professional forum for creatives to generate buzz and forge meaningful relationships.

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: COLD WAR

Marvel kicked off New York Comic Con with a special spotlight on CAPTAIN AMERICA: COLD WAR, the upcoming crossover between CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY and CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH! At Captain America: Cold War – A This Week in Marvel Special Event, co-hosts Ryan Penagos and Lorraine Cink of the This Week in Marvel podcast were joined by current Captain America scribes Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Tochi Onyebuchi and star-spangled Marvel Comics Editor Alanna Smith to shed light on this exciting epic launching next year.

In never-before-seen interior artwork from future issues, attendees witnessed dramatic character transformations on the horizon for two major figures in the Captain America mythos, both of whom are set to play significant roles in CAPTAIN AMERICA: COLD WAR. Over in CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH, Ian Rogers has mysteriously returned as Nomad but will he be a friend or foe in Sam Wilson’s escalating conflict with Wakanda? And the shocking ending of yesterday’s CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #5 revealed just how far Bucky Barnes was willing to go to stop the new villain group known as the Outer Circle and how he’ll allow no one—including Steve Rogers—to get in his way! Fans can learn more about the Bucky’s new mission in next month’s CAPTAIN AMERICA AND THE WINTER SOLDIER SPECIAL #1. The one-shot spinning out of CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY will see the debut of Winter Soldier’s new costume designed by series artist Carmen Carnero as well as the persona Bucky will adopt for the war that lies ahead… Get a sneak peek at his new look right now in variant covers for the issue by Carnero and Alex Maleev.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: COLD WAR will be a culmination of the threats, battles, and mysteries that have been at the center of both Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson’s adventures since the start of this critically-acclaimed new era. The secret origin of Steve’s shield, the Outer Circle’s stepping out from the shadows, White Wolf’s vicious attack, the return of Nomad… it’s all been leading to this. This bold chapter in Captain America’s 80-year history will leave a lasting impact Captain America’s legacy that fans dare not miss! Check out all-new promotional artwork by iconic Captain America artist Daniel Acuña and stay tuned for more Marvel Comics announcements straight from New York Comic Con! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

ISSA RAE × DELTA × LAFW

Delta Air Lines is hitting Los Angeles Fashion Week with its first-ever fashion collection. In collaboration with multi-hyphenate artist Issa Rae, Delta is combatting the common discomforts of flying by equipping travelers with a line made for style and comfort created by small business designers across the country.

The Delta Runway Runway Collection was created by travelers for travelers, including designs from Ember Niche EyewearPonto FootwearAna Mero SwimCadence Toiletry Kits and Classic Six capsule wardrobes.

The full collection will debut at an LA Fashion Week event this Friday hosted by Issa. Your readers can tune in on Friday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. PT from the Delta Instagram or at DeltaRunwayRunwayCollection.com. Additionally, an exclusive and limited-edition drop of the items will be available for consumers to purchase on Friday, Oct. 7 when the livestream event wraps.

WATCH + READ

Paris Saint-Germain × Lids

WITH LIDS, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN BRINGS ITS EUROPEAN STORES INTO A NEW DIMENSION

Expansion Follows the Success of Paris Saint-Germain’s Los Angeles and New York Flagship Store Grand Openings, operated by Lids

10-time French league winner Paris Saint-Germain today announced it is expanding its partnership with Fanatics and global leading sport retailer LIDS. As part of the Club’s ongoing partnership, Paris Saint-Germain will entrust Lids, which is part owned by Fanatics, to oversee operations for the Club’s European locations to create a unique and consistent retail experience in Europe and North America for sports fans and fashion enthusiasts alike.

Following the successful opening of the Fanatics and Lids-operated PSG debut permanent store in Los Angeles in 2021, and flagship store opening on New York’s highly coveted 5th Avenue in early 2022, the partnership will now expand to Europe, with Lids set to manage operations for the two stores and new Club locations.

The Paris Saint-Germain stores in Europe will feature the Club’s concept with the full and exclusive range including team jerseys, headwear, accessories, fashion collections, and exclusive product per location.

Those stores will also include customization stations, a signature feature available in most Lids retail stores, where consumers can customize their Rouge & Bleu products on-site. “We are looking forward to continuing this successful partnership with a club as iconic as Paris Saint-Germain,” said Lawrence Berger, Co-Founder and Partner at Ames Watson, owner of Lids, and Chairman of FanzzLids Holdings. “This latest expansion allows us to bring our unparalleled in-store experience to the PSG brand in Europe, while providing new retail capabilities and shopping opportunities to the market.”

“This strategic alliance with Lids is an important step for the club, which is one of the few international clubs to have so many stores of its own internationally,” added Fabian Allègre Brand Director at Paris Saint-Germain. “The opening of this new chapter will allow us to address the European market with a partner who is a pure player in retail. Our ambition is great and it was essential to structure ourselves to meet the growing demand of our fans by providing them with our own retail experience.”

The whole Paris Saint-Germain’s universe will be at its fan’s fingertips. Also, this latest expansion will broaden Lids’ already prominent brick-and-mortar footprint as the retailer plans to continue scaling globally, together with the fastest growing value football club.

About Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain was founded in 1970 and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. Since its takeover by QSI in 2011, Paris Saint-Germain has gone on to become one of the world’s top football clubs and sports brands. The club has won 29 trophies in the last 11 years and 47 since its foundation, making it the most successful in France, and has attracted many great players over the years, including Ronaldinho, David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and latterly Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappé, three of the best players in the world today. The club’s international popularity knows no bounds. In the last ten years, its community of social media followers has grown from zero to nearly 170 million and is now one of the largest in football. A forward-thinking club, Paris Saint-Germain added an eSports team to its men’s football, women’s football, handball, and judo teams in 2016. Committed to giving something back to the community, the club has significantly increased funding for its Foundation with the aim of developing far-reaching programmes for disadvantaged young people.

About Fanatics

Fanatics, Inc is the ultimate one-stop sports fan destination that ignites and harnesses the passion of fans and maximises the presence and reach for preeminent sports partners globally. Leveraging long-standing relationships with more than 900 sport properties, a database of more than 80 million consumers worldwide and a trusted brand name, Fanatics is furthering its innovation across the sports landscape by building the leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings including licensed merchandise, trading cards and collectibles, digital collectibles and NFTs and online gambling and gaming.

About Lids

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the North America, Europe and Australia through over 2,000 retail locations. Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group carries officially licensed and branded gear aimed at empowering customers to represent their unique and individual style, team, passion and fun. Lids Sports Group operates stores under the Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Fanzz, Yankees Clubhouse Shops, Dodgers Clubhouse, Cardinals Clubhouse, and numerous other nameplates. Lids also has locations within select Macy’s department stores nationwide. To find a retail location near you visit blog.lids.com or join the #LidsLoyal on Instagram (@lids), Facebook (@lids), Twitter (@lids), or LinkedIn.