The Animation Studio Signs Global Deal With Swatch Subsidiary Flik Flak ZAG has been on a global licensing tear with its global hit Miraculous, and now the popular toon will grace kids' watches around the world in a deal with Swatch subsidiary Flik Flak. ZAG says it has signed an exclusive global license (excluding China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) with Flik Flak for a … [Read more...] about ZAG Partners On Miraculous-Branded Kids’ Watches
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Kathy Ireland Declares War on Germs With AERAS Partnership
If cleanliness really is next to godliness, then surely Kathy Ireland just got a guaranteed spot in heaven. The fashion icon and business owner says she's partnering with tech firm AERAS on a new product allowing consumers to sanitize everything from door handles, to shopping carts, to gas pumps. The partnership has been struck between AERAS and kathy ireland Worldwide … [Read more...] about Kathy Ireland Declares War on Germs With AERAS Partnership
Fashion Brands Investigated in France Over Forced Labor in China
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Global fashion brands are caught in a geopolitical dilemma, as four companies are under investigation on suspicion of profiting from goods produced using forced labor by imprisoned Uyghurs in the Xinjiang region of China. On the other side of that dilemma is China's reaction, as the central government has punished several Western fashion … [Read more...] about Fashion Brands Investigated in France Over Forced Labor in China
Authentic Brands Transferring Licensing For Spyder To Volcom & Liberated Brands
Spyder is one of the most successful sportswear brands in the world, to the extent that it's hard to spend five minutes on a ski hill without seeing dozens of people sporting the distinctive Spyder logo. But the brand's owner Authentic Brands Group believes more can be done to help Spyder grow as a brand around the world. For that reason, ABG says it is transitioning the core … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Transferring Licensing For Spyder To Volcom & Liberated Brands
Sperry Unveiled A Cool Collection With Good Humor and Popsicle
As the Pacific Northwest broils under an unprecedented heat wave, footwear brand Sperry unveiled a cool collection based on prints of ice cream truck treats from Good Humor and Popsicle. The Good Humor ice cream truck and the musical jingles that would send kids running became a symbol of American summers, beginning in the 1950s. Now the heritage footwear brand Sperry is … [Read more...] about Sperry Unveiled A Cool Collection With Good Humor and Popsicle
Formula 1 Extends Fanatics Deal Following 40% Surge in Sales
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief They say success is its own reward, but it also doesn't hurt when one of your biggest customers extends your contract after an impressive boost in sales. That's what happened with sports merchandising giant Fanatics, who saw their exclusive Merch deal with the Formula 1 racing organization extended after sales revenue exploded by … [Read more...] about Formula 1 Extends Fanatics Deal Following 40% Surge in Sales
Invisibobble Teams With Crayola For Hair Accessories
The hair accessories brand invisibobble will be bringing a lot of Crayola color to its lineup, thanks to a new agreement between the companies. Invisibobble says the unique product design, material and technology that makes up the invisibobble DNA is now being paired with Crayola’s nostalgic and colorful feel in the new limited edition launch. Inspired by the crayon design … [Read more...] about Invisibobble Teams With Crayola For Hair Accessories
Iscream Launches Licensed Care Bear Collection
The lifestyle brand Iscream is launching a new line of Care Bears products and accessories, under an agreement signed with licensor Cloudco Entertainment. Iscream says it will be launching a full-scale Care Bears line of accessories by fall 2021. The full line of products will feature bright, cheerful and fun prints, and every fan’s favorite Care Bears characters on items both … [Read more...] about Iscream Launches Licensed Care Bear Collection
Fabletics Partners With Tough Mudder
The high performance fashion company Fabletics has been named the official active lifestyle partner with the fitness training and event phenomenon Tough Mudder. For those who haven't seen a Tough Mudder event, the company specializes in staging fitness obstacle challenges (usually involving a lot of mud!) and providing training programs for people who want to take part or just … [Read more...] about Fabletics Partners With Tough Mudder
Adidas, Delta Galil Partner on Underwear Collection
Sportswear leader adidas has signed this week an international partnership with Israel-based apparel maker Delta Galil to design, manufacture and distribute an underwear line under adidas' Badge of Sport and Originals labels. The collection is due for release in 2022 throughout the APAC, EMEA, Europe and Latin American regions, while the collection for women will also be … [Read more...] about Adidas, Delta Galil Partner on Underwear Collection