Brand Licensing Europe has announced that GfK, The NPD Group and Planet Retail will again serve as knowledge partners for this year’s show, taking place in London Oct. 15-17.

In addition to exhibiting at the show, the three research groups will also contribute to the event’s content program and participate in two seminars at the Licensing Academy.

“We know that retailers and manufacturers are hungry for data about the licensing business and are pleased that GfK, The NPD Group and Planet Retail will bring their unique perspectives on retail trends, opportunities for growth and what is going to be hot,” says Darren Brechin, show director, BLE. “We welcome them for a second year and look forward to working with them before and during BLE 2013.”

Registration is now open for Brand Licensing Europe 2013 will take place at London’s Olympia exhibition hall.

Visit BrandLicensing.eu for more information and to register.