At 50, Hello Kitty is as 'kawaii' and lucrative as ever

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour.
New York Post

Hello Kitty is not a cat, creators declare — despite her whiskers, ears and name

The cat’s out of the bag. On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all. “Hello Kitty is not a cat,” ...
Monocle

Sanrio’s CEO on expanding beyond Hello Kitty and traditional retail to succeed in global markets

Tomokuni Tsuji speaks with Monocle about retail expansion in Asia, new character strategies, and why the brand’s enduring ...
WESA

40 Is The New Cute: Hello Kitty Celebrates Birthday

2 of 7 — Attendees take pictures at Hello Kitty Con at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Los Angeles Friday. Some 25,000 fans are expected to attend Hello Kitty Con between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. 3 of 7 ...
eturbonews

Star Alliance member airline celebrates Hello Kitty’s 40th birthday

Hello Kitty’s 40th birthday means bringing its themed aircraft to Europe. Hello Kitty’s 40th birthday means bringing its themed aircraft to Europe. Effective from October 29, 2014,Star Alliance member ...