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Retail Trends: Christmas a Bit Less Merry in 2022

NPD Report Says Wary Consumers to Reduce Holiday Spending By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The NPD Group predicts that Christmas stockings will be a little less full, and the stack of presents under the tree a touch smaller this year. The NPD's annual report on retail, 2022 US Holiday Purchase Intentions, says consumers generally plan to spend less this year than in … [Read more...] about Retail Trends: Christmas a Bit Less Merry in 2022

HGTV and National Tree Create a Christmas Collaboration

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The HGTV Home Collection has partnered with the National Tree Company on an expansive consumer product range of licensed holiday décor. The licensed collection features over 300 holiday décor products including artificial trees and wreaths, stockings, ornaments, candles, holiday textiles, and more. HGTV is an American cable network that … [Read more...] about HGTV and National Tree Create a Christmas Collaboration

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

Smoby Toys and Kärcher Partner For Good Clean Fun

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter ASPIRE has secured a deal with Smoby Toys for a role-play toy range based on the cleaning technology brand Kärcher. ASPIRE is the corporate & lifestyle division of the sport, entertainment and brand licensing agency, WildBrain CPLG. With its global team of licensing, sales, and retail experts, ASPIRE delivers strategic and long-term … [Read more...] about Smoby Toys and Kärcher Partner For Good Clean Fun

Fortnite Players Get Comfy With Branded Gaming Chair from Secretlab

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Award-winning gaming chair specialist Secretlab has announced its latest partnership with Fortnite to launch the Secretlab Fortnite Collection. Known for its technological innovations and ergonomics, Secretlab has partnered with Fortnite in a deal facilitated by IMG, to release the Secretlab Fortnite Battle Bus Edition gaming chair. The … [Read more...] about Fortnite Players Get Comfy With Branded Gaming Chair from Secretlab

Jewel To Represent Breathe Live Explore for Global Licensing

Jewel Branding & Licensing has been chosen to represent Breathe Live Explore, a creative brand founded in 2019 by Nigerian artist Oris Eddu. Breathe Live Explore embraces the joy of slow living through designs that stem from a place of mindfulness and active participation. “As humans, the things we see, feel and interact with directly or indirectly impact us," Eddu … [Read more...] about Jewel To Represent Breathe Live Explore for Global Licensing

Thomson Expands into India Appliance Market Through Flipkart License

The French consumer electronics brand Thomson has launched small home appliances in India, in partnership with the leading Indian retailer Flipkart.  The collaboration was facilitated by India’s leading brand licensing agency LicenseWorks, on behalf of Thomson.  LicenseWorks is the leading full-service brand licensing agency in India specialized in the strategic brand … [Read more...] about Thomson Expands into India Appliance Market Through Flipkart License

The Brand Liaison to Lead Licensing for Evenflo’s ExerSaucer Brand

The Evenflo Company announced it has appointed The Brand Liaison to lead a licensing program for its baby brand ExerSaucer. ExerSaucer has been helping parents for decades, keeping their babies safe, happy, and engaged for over 25 years, including creating the original baby activity center. Whether bouncing, twisting, or turning, ExerSaucer by Evenflo is like a playground for … [Read more...] about The Brand Liaison to Lead Licensing for Evenflo’s ExerSaucer Brand

Available Licenses: Lifetime Launches Program For Its BUILT Brand

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lifetime Brands, Inc. has announced the launch of a fully integrated home goods licensing program for its BUILT brand. The BUILT brand is well-known as a designer of insulated lunch bags, soft coolers, hydration bottles, food storage, and travel accessories. BUILT products are available at all channels of distribution, including online, … [Read more...] about Available Licenses: Lifetime Launches Program For Its BUILT Brand