The global licensing consultancy Brand Central announced this week the launch of its new e-commerce division through a partnership with LA-based e-commerce platform provider, The Missing Piece. The move comes as brands and retailers have shifted massively toward e-commerce, a trend accelerated by pandemic restrictions in 2020 and continuing into 2021. Brand Central says the … [Read more...] about Brand Central Announces E-Commerce Division
ARTiSTORY Signs With Boston Museum of Fine Arts
The artsy folks at ARTiSTORY continue to expand their client portfolio with the addition of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world. The partnership allows ARTiSTORY to access nearly 500,000 works of art to inspire designs that they will license globally, excluding China. “We at ARTiSTORY are very pleased to have signed … [Read more...] about ARTiSTORY Signs With Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Brevettar Announces Superstar Agreement With Trends International
The sports licensing agency Brevettar, says it's signed a multi-year agreement with Trends International, LLC, a leading publisher and manufacturer of licensed posters, calendars, stickers and social stationery products. Through the new deal, Trends will offer fans collector’s edition calendars and posters featuring superstar athletes Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and Tiger … [Read more...] about Brevettar Announces Superstar Agreement With Trends International
Travel + Leisure Hits The Road With New Licensing Deals
The leading travel brand Travel + Leisure is building out its portfolio with two key licensing deals. The growing suite of consumer products and services developed by Travel + Leisure will soon include at-home luxury inspired by the world’s best destinations and resorts, the company says. Travel + Leisure Group has signed a licensing agreement with Sobel Westex to produce an … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Hits The Road With New Licensing Deals
Winners Named For Licensing International Awards
The winners of the 2021 Licensing International Excellence Awards were unveiled last week in a virtual gathering that brought together nearly 1,000 industry executives from around the world to celebrate the best of the best. The 22 award winners from seven countries—China, Finland, France, Japan, Singapore, United Kingdom and the U.S.—were selected from among 152 nominees from … [Read more...] about Winners Named For Licensing International Awards
Michael Kors To Appoint New CEO Joshua Schulman
The global fashion brand Michael Kors is getting a new CEO, as veteran executive Joshua Schulman has been tapped to lead the company beginning in September 2022. Parent company Capri Holdings Ltd. says Schulman will succeed John Idol as the CEO of Capri, while Idol will take on the role of executive chairman. Initially, that means Schulman will be in charge of all operations … [Read more...] about Michael Kors To Appoint New CEO Joshua Schulman
Dino Ranch Licensing a Roaring Success
The animated Canadian hit show Dino Ranch has landed a Dino-sized slate of new licensing deals in the US, Canada and EMEA. Boat Rocker Studios this week announced the new wave of licensing deals for key categories including toddler bedding, hosiery, holiday ornaments, dress up and compilation magazines, with yet more categories to follow. Dino Ranch has become a breakout hit … [Read more...] about Dino Ranch Licensing a Roaring Success
Wildbrain Signs Deals For Big Brains at Yale and Harvard
WildBrain CPLG has signed a virtual tsunami of licensing deals globally for Yale and Harvard universities. For Yale University, which WildBrain CPLG represents in EMEA, Russia, Australia and North America, a deal has been signed with Australian retailer Cotton On for a Spring/Summer 2021 range of adult and kids’ apparel, accessories, stationery, wall art and homewares, now … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Signs Deals For Big Brains at Yale and Harvard
Wildbrain Signs Deals For Big Brains at Yale and Harvard
WildBrain CPLG has signed a virtual tsunami of licensing deals globally for Yale and Harvard universities. For Yale University, which WildBrain CPLG represents in EMEA, Russia, Australia and North America, a deal has been signed with Australian retailer Cotton On for a Spring/Summer 2021 range of adult and kids’ apparel, accessories, stationery, wall art and homewares, now … [Read more...] about Wildbrain Signs Deals For Big Brains at Yale and Harvard
Topps Loses MLB License To Fanatics
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a major upset, Major League Baseball has dropped Topps from its trading card roster, and has given the lucrative licensing agreement to sports merchandise giant Fanatics. The change will take place over time, due to the nature of the contracts. The Topps contract for player images expires in 2022, which the players’ union controls, while … [Read more...] about Topps Loses MLB License To Fanatics