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
An Explosion of Licensing Deals for Crunchyroll
Anime is more popular than ever around the globe, and the fortunes of Anime streamer Crunchyroll have also soared in terms of new licensing deals. Crunchyroll is a global anime brand with more than 5 million subscribers and over 120 million registered users, and just last week became even more influential as it was acquired by Sony Pictures Entertainment from AT&T. The … [Read more...] about An Explosion of Licensing Deals for Crunchyroll
Sweet Deal Between Mars Wrigley and Brand Central
Brand Central has landed a major account, signing a partnership with confectionery giant Mars Wrigley, maker of many of America's favorite candies and snacks. Mars Wrigley is known for their leading portfolio of iconic brands such as M&M’S, SNICKERS, SKITTLES, STARBURST, TWIX, DOVE, EXTRA, and Hubba Bubba, among others. Now, the company has selected global brand licensing … [Read more...] about Sweet Deal Between Mars Wrigley and Brand Central
Retail Sales For ZAG’s ‘Miraculous’ Top $1 Billion
After just four seasons on air, the ZAG hit show Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir has topped an astounding $1 billion in retail sales revenue. Not surprisingly, that news coincides with the announcement of a slate of all new US licensees for the in-demand brand. Miraculous was created by ZAG and co-produced with ON kids & family (Mediawan), and has just … [Read more...] about Retail Sales For ZAG’s ‘Miraculous’ Top $1 Billion