The Licensing Letter

Headwear

Ranger Rick Returns in Landmark Collaboration With National Wildlife Federation

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief National Wildlife Federation mascot Ranger Rick is back, with a new collection of apparel courtesy of The Landmark Project. The Landmark Project is working with the National Wildlife Federation to launch a sustainable collection of graphic tees, sweatshirts, headwear, and accessories that reintroduces a beloved childhood hero, Ranger … [Read more...] about Ranger Rick Returns in Landmark Collaboration With National Wildlife Federation

Fan Ink Teams Up With MLS For a Fan-Focused Headwear Collection

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterMajor League Soccer and Fan Ink have signed an agreement for a licensed headwear and accessories collection for MLS' North American league.The new agreement with MLS represents Fan Ink’s first league-wide licensing agreement in North America. The company will be responsible for designing, producing, marketing, and distributing the products on … [Read more...] about Fan Ink Teams Up With MLS For a Fan-Focused Headwear Collection

Who’s News: Lids Promotes Bob Durda to President

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lids Sports Group has officially appointed long-time employee Bob Durda as the company's new president. Lids Sports Group is a sports retailer that offers officially-licensed and branded headwear, apparel and accessories for sports fans. It is among the largest licensees in the world for licensed apparel, and particularly for hats and … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Lids Promotes Bob Durda to President

Kathy Ireland’s Cool Partnership With Forever Fashion for Winter Accessories

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The premium cold weather accessories manufacturer, Forever Fashion, has entered into a licensing agreement with kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW). Forever Fashion CEO Isaac Levy says the partners will develop a wide-ranging assortment of kathy ireland® winter accessories products including ponchos, ruanas, kimonos, scarves, hats, … [Read more...] about Kathy Ireland’s Cool Partnership With Forever Fashion for Winter Accessories

Corus Launches New Merch Line Inspired by HGTV Star Bryan Baeumler

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Corus Entertainment's Nelvana and Baeumler Productions have partnered to launch a licensed merchandise line called 43°N by Bryan Baeumler. Bryan Baeumler is a contractor, entrepreneur and host of HGTV Canada series, including Island of Bryan, Renovation Resort, House of Bryan, Leave it to Bryan, Bryan Inc. and Disaster DIY. "Through … [Read more...] about Corus Launches New Merch Line Inspired by HGTV Star Bryan Baeumler

Anime: Concept One Expands Licensing Partnership With Viz Media

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Concept One and VIZ Media are expanding their licensing partnership to include accessory collections for two additional anime properties. The expansion adds the product licensing rights to Viz Media's Death Note and Komi Can't Communicate franchises to the company's pre-existing partnership. Concept One is a fashion and accessories … [Read more...] about Anime: Concept One Expands Licensing Partnership With Viz Media

Music Licensing: The Webster To Host Licensed Elton John Pop-Up Installation

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Elton John and Bravado have announced an LA-based experiential licensing takeover headlined with a pop-up installation at the multi-brand retailer, The Webster. The licensing experience was managed on behalf of Elton John by Bravado, Universal Music Group's merchandise and brand management company. The installation details at the … [Read more...] about Music Licensing: The Webster To Host Licensed Elton John Pop-Up Installation

Speed Society Releases Streetwear Collection with VP Racing

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter VP Racing Fuels and Speed Society are releasing a licensed streetwear collection called The Racing Class. The licensing agreement between the two company's was brokered by Pacific Swell Brands, the exclusive licensing agent of VP Racing. Pacific Swell is a boutique licensing agency that is known for extending brands into new consumer … [Read more...] about Speed Society Releases Streetwear Collection with VP Racing

Food & Beverage: Corona Opening a Beer Store With a Difference

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There are beer stores, and then there's Corona's version of a beer store. Corona's parent company AB InBev has announced the European launch of its online Corona lifestyle store, in collaboration with sports and lifestyle retail company Cube Partnership. The deal was brokered by IMG, AB InBev’s exclusive licensing representative in … [Read more...] about Food & Beverage: Corona Opening a Beer Store With a Difference