Two giants of the fitness industry are facing off in court, soon after a five-year licensing and branding deal between Lululemon and Peloton ended in an amicable breakup. Peloton Interactive, the exercise bike company, has now sued Lululemon Athletica after the fitness fashion house threatened its own lawsuit over Peloton's new apparel line. Peloton filed its lawsuit in … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Peloton Sues Lululemon After Branding Breakup
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Going Gaga Over Gucci: Designer Brand Soars After Film Release
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Talk about a killer promotion! According to the e-commerce sales aggregator Lovethesales.com, online searches for Gucci products soared after the release of the new Ridley Scott murder saga House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Jared Leto. It turns out a little mayhem can be very good for business, as … [Read more...] about Going Gaga Over Gucci: Designer Brand Soars After Film Release
Character Licensing: Moniker Partners With Peanuts For eSports Apparel
Gaming apparel specialist The Moniker Group announced this week it has launched a new collaboration with Peanuts Worldwide. The multi-year licensing agreement entails the release of multiple capsule collections via Moniker’s esports brands, H4X and ESX360. This collection will be available onlineand through their brick-and-mortar retail distribution partners. The esports … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Moniker Partners With Peanuts For eSports Apparel
Fashion Licensing: Mint Group Brings Emily in Paris Designs To Saks
The dream lifestyle portrayed on Emily in Paris is now a retail reality thanks to a partnership between The Mint Group, MTV Entertainment Studios and ViacomCBS Consumer Products. The Mint Group, led by Mindy and Jean-Phillipe Prugnaud, have created a classic French-with-a-Hollywood-twist wardrobe for the Netflix series, created by Emily in Paris costume designers Patricia … [Read more...] about Fashion Licensing: Mint Group Brings Emily in Paris Designs To Saks
Run-DMC Co-Founder Darryl McDaniels Inks Wide Ranging Licensing Deal
The groundbreaking hip-hop star Darryl McDaniels has signed an expansive licensing deal with Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS Consumer Products, that will include apparel, a book deal, and a collaboration on a new series for kids. McDaniels is one of the co-founders of Run-DMC, an early hip-hop group that remains hugely popular today, and that paved the way for many subsequent … [Read more...] about Run-DMC Co-Founder Darryl McDaniels Inks Wide Ranging Licensing Deal
Celebrity Licensing: Elton John’s Licensed Eyewear Launching at Sam’s Club and Walmart
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When you think about it, it's hard to believe it's taken this long to see eyewear on the market from the legendary pop star Elton John. But, while it may have been a long Yellow Brick Road to get here, the Rocketman himself has now released a new line of eyewear, launching exclusively at Sam's Club and Walmart stores. John says he … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Elton John’s Licensed Eyewear Launching at Sam’s Club and Walmart
Character Licensing: Wonder Woman’s 80th Anniversary Inspires New Licensed Activations
Actor Gal Gadot and her hit character Wonder Woman are inspiring a wide range of new licensed collections, with three appearing over the past week alone. It's all part of a massive, global campaign to commemorate Wonder Woman's first appearance as a character, which occurred during the Second World War. In honor of the superhero's 80th anniversary, Gadot herself just dropped … [Read more...] about Character Licensing: Wonder Woman’s 80th Anniversary Inspires New Licensed Activations
Sustainable Licensing: Smiley Gives The Planet Something to Smile About
The brand extension company Smiley says it has adopted an "Earth first" business strategy that puts sustainable practices first and foremost. Called the 2023 Future Positive campaign, Smiley says the company's goal is to become an "active ambassador for change ... by supporting retailers, brands and consumer product industries to develop innovative solutions to transition to a … [Read more...] about Sustainable Licensing: Smiley Gives The Planet Something to Smile About
Apparel Licensing: Nelvana Partners On Max & Ruby Collection For Millennials
The Limited Time Capsule Collection Is Available Now on the New Digital Pop Up Website:www.maxandrubyremix.com Children's entertainment studio Nelvana has partnered with DTC manufacturer Juniper Creates on a new Max & Ruby apparel line targeted to Millennials and Gen Zs who grew up with the series. Juniper Creates is a premium consumer product and direct to consumer (DTC) … [Read more...] about Apparel Licensing: Nelvana Partners On Max & Ruby Collection For Millennials
Celebrity Licensing: Stephen Curry and Under Armour Drop Sesame Street Collection
The partnership between Under Armour and NBA star Stephen Curry announced in December last year is now bearing fruit, as the partners announced a new collaboration with Sesame Street. The Curry Brand, powered by Under Armour, is launching a seven-part footwear collection that brings the spirit of Sesame Street’s Muppets to the basketball court. Curry, a father to three kids … [Read more...] about Celebrity Licensing: Stephen Curry and Under Armour Drop Sesame Street Collection