TLL Staff Red Toolbox announced Tuesday a licensing agreement with KitchenAid to create KitchenAid Kids, a line of children's kitchen products set to launch in September 2026. The product line will feature two categories. The first is pretend play kitchen appliances for imaginative role play, and the second consists of functional junior appliances, including a mixer and … [Read more...] about Kids Get Busy in the Kitchen With Red Toolbox x Kitchen Aid Collection
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Westinghouse Names JRL Group as its Licensing Representative
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Westinghouse electricity and home appliance brand has named JRL Group as its exclusive brand licensing agency. “We are honored to be entrusted with the stewardship of such an iconic brand,” said JRL Group president, Andrew Lieb “Westinghouse represents a rare combination of heritage and relevance. Our goal is to translate that equity … [Read more...] about Westinghouse Names JRL Group as its Licensing Representative
WD-40 Brand Wipes Away the Competition—Now in Towel Form
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The brand that’s been loosening bolts and saving weekends for generations is now helping you clean up the mess afterward. WD-40 Company, in partnership with licensing agency Earthbound, just launched the brand's first-ever licensed product at SEMA, expanding the iconic brand beyond the can. The new line, developed with Caco Abbo … [Read more...] about WD-40 Brand Wipes Away the Competition—Now in Towel Form
Gordon Ramsay Co-Develops Pro Quality Appliances With THOR Kitchen
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief THOR Kitchen and Gordon Ramsay have developed a line of pro-quality kitchen appliances for the home, that would be suitable for a Michelin-starred restaurant. THOR Kitchen is a global leader in high-performance kitchen appliances, with a mission to elevate home kitchens and empower home chefs to reach new culinary heights with … [Read more...] about Gordon Ramsay Co-Develops Pro Quality Appliances With THOR Kitchen
TLL Exclusive: SPLiCE Says Landmark Ruling An Existential Threat to Licensing Industry
Black + Decker and Walmart Lose Appeal in Class Action Lawsuit Main Takeaways: Black + Decker and Walmart are successfully sued for selling a coffeemaker that was branded by Black + Decker, but manufactured by licensee Applica Consumer Products SPLiCE contends the ruling could “potentially undermine the licensing industry as a whole” SPLiCE Corporate Counsel warns, “If … [Read more...] about TLL Exclusive: SPLiCE Says Landmark Ruling An Existential Threat to Licensing Industry
Bundaberg Partners With ToolPRO for Rum-Inspired Cabinets
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Asembl has teamed up with Diageo’s Bundaberg Rum and ToolPRO on an exclusive, co-branded tool cabinet for Supercheap Auto. Asembl is a strategic and research driven brand extension agency with a focus on design, FMCG and lifestyle. The company works with global brand owners to bring new licensed products and service innovations to … [Read more...] about Bundaberg Partners With ToolPRO for Rum-Inspired Cabinets
Sustainable Licensing: Husqvarna Expands Its Power For All Partnership
The equipment giant Husqvarna is expanding a deal with Bosch that increases convenience for consumers buying battery-powered tools. Husqvarna Group’s largest division, Husqvarna Forest & Garden, is now joining the Power for All Alliance with selected products. The alliance, founded by Bosch and Husqvarna Group through its Gardena division in 2020, is one of the world´s … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Husqvarna Expands Its Power For All Partnership
Trademark Licensing: Craftsman Partners With Acurite On Branded Home and Weather Monitors
The tool and DIY giant CRAFTSMAN has partnered with North America’s number one weather monitoring brand, AcuRite, to launch a range of home and weather monitoring products. The licensing agreement was brokered by Beanstalk, CRAFTSMAN’S global brand licensing agency. The new line will include multiple home and weather monitoring products, including the following for home … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: Craftsman Partners With Acurite On Branded Home and Weather Monitors
Corporate TM/Brands Up 2.7% in 2016; Food/Bev & Tech Lead
By: Karina Masolova, karina@plainlanguagemedia.com Retail sales of corporate trademark/brand-based licensing were up 2.7% worldwide in 2016, according to The Licensing Letter's Annual Licensing Business Survey. The U.S./Canada made up almost 80% of retail sales worldwide in 2016, and, in fact, grew at a faster rate than the rest of the world. The U.S./Canada counted $28 … [Read more...] about Corporate TM/Brands Up 2.7% in 2016; Food/Bev & Tech Lead
To Join, or Not to Join: Amazon’s Retail Takeover
While some brands are embracing the Amazon marketplace, others are waging war against the ecommerce giant. Brands must make a choice: Deal with the black and/or grey markets, or else become part of the white market. Online/ecommerce grew in distribution channel share by three-tenths of a percentage point last year to reach 11.7% of all licensed sales in the U.S./Canada—or … [Read more...] about To Join, or Not to Join: Amazon’s Retail Takeover