Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA), a global leader in Merchandise Agency™ services and a key partner for major sports leagues and teams such as Major League Baseball, the National Football League, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, FIFA, Manchester United, Arsenal, and the French Football Federation, has announced the acquisition of The Great Branding Company, a prominent UK-based provider of sports, events, and promotional products. This acquisition enhances BDA’s presence in EMEA by bolstering its sports portfolio and expanding retail services for both new and existing clients. This follows BDA’s acquisition of Germany-based ipm I gruppe last year, further solidifying its European sales and distribution network.
The Great Branding Company has been a significant player in the European sports merchandise market for over two decades, serving prestigious leagues, sponsors, and clubs such as Manchester City, Inter Milan, and UEFA Champions League finalists Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. These organizations depend on The Great Branding Company for promotional and retail merchandise that captivates and engages fans both during and after the sports season.
With its extensive experience in sports licensing, The Great Branding Company is well-equipped to optimize sports merchandise across Europe. The company provides comprehensive services for custom, high-quality retail products, supported by a robust supply chain and ample product inventory. Through this acquisition, clients will gain access to BDA’s expansive operations and full range of agency services, including innovative product development, advanced e-commerce and retail solutions, award-winning creative services, deep supply chain expertise, and a global distribution network.
“We warmly welcome Pino and the entire team to the BDA family! Partnering with The Great Branding Company was an obvious choice for us, as we share many cultural values and a customer-centric approach to delivering outstanding customized products,” said Jay Deutsch, CEO and Co-founder of BDA. “Their regional expertise will be invaluable as we expand our operations across EMEA. This acquisition enhances our retail infrastructure in Europe, and their impressive client base and licenses will allow us to elevate our promotional and retail sports merchandise solutions.”
“Pino Grillo, CEO and Co-Founder of The Great Branding Company, expressed enthusiasm about the merger. “BDA has long been a formidable competitor and a best-in-class merchandise provider. We eagerly seized the chance to join forces with BDA and are excited to leverage their global presence and extensive resources to enhance our service offerings for clients. We are proud of our accomplishments as an independent company and look forward to delivering even more innovative and creative branded merchandise as part of BDA.”
BDA currently operates offices in the UK, France, and Germany, and will integrate The Great Branding Company’s UK and German teams into its existing operations.
