Merch

Sony Music’s The Thread Shop acquires UK-based merch company Probity

Probity roster of artists includes Metallica, Noel Gallagher, Oasis, Paloma Faith, Rage Against The Machine, Robert Plant, Van Morrison and others

Last month, TikTok launched music distribution. Now, its users can sell merch direct to fans.

After UnitedMasters tie-up, TikTok inks deal with Teespring, which works with over 300,000 creators

Sony Music UK acquires merchandise company, Kontraband

Company has handled merchandise for artists including Camila Cabello, Kylie, Iggy Pop, Bring Me The Horizon and others

Influencer & celebrity merch marketplace Represent acquires concert merch platform, Sidestep

Artists who have used Sidestep include Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Adele and many others

Sony Music’s merch operation expands as Araca Group sells division to The Thread Shop

Sony's move comes six months after rival Universal Music Group swooped for Los Angeles-based merch maker Epic Rights

Warner completes $180m acquisition of merch company EMP

The deal was was cleared by regulators on October 10