The company founded by NBA star LeBron James and his best buddy Maverick 'Mav' Carter is now partnering with The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) "with an impactful product drop this month in honor of Jackie Robinson Day," which took place April 15. The SpringHill Company and specifically its subsidiary UNINTERRUPTED were founded by James and Carter in June 2020, supported by … [Read more...] about Uninterrupted Partners With Jackie Robinson Foundation For Product Drop
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Keen Shoes and Jerry Garcia Take On Climate Change, In Style
Shoemaker KEEN and the Jerry Garcia Family have expanded the company's branded collection of sandals and sneakers, featuring Jerry Garcia's artwork, in a campaign to save the Tongass temperate rainforest. The Tongass is considered the largest remaining temperate rain forest in the world, and KEEN is now auctioning off the #420 individually numbered collector’s limited-edition … [Read more...] about Keen Shoes and Jerry Garcia Take On Climate Change, In Style
Nike Repeats As Top Apparel Brand In Tough Year
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief US shoemaker Nike has done it again, claiming the title of the world's most valuable apparel brand for the seventh year in a row, but the bad news is that virtually all apparel brands faced a major decline in sales and revenue. That's according to the annual Brand Finance Apparel 50 report for 2021, which looks at the industry over the past … [Read more...] about Nike Repeats As Top Apparel Brand In Tough Year
Big Week For Dr. Seuss: Three New Deals And An Anniversary
You just can't keep Dr. Seuss out of the news lately. After getting political conservatives into a fluster last month after cancelling certain Dr. Seuss books for images now considered racially offensive, the children's book brand has seen sales increases and this week announced three new deals. The first slate of deals, announced April 6, celebrates the 50th Anniversary of … [Read more...] about Big Week For Dr. Seuss: Three New Deals And An Anniversary
China Continues Attack on Western Brands
By Gary Symons Editor in Chief Under attack by Western countries and some corporations over its treatment of the minority Muslim Uyghur population in the province of Xingiang, China has been lashing out at European and North American luxury brands over the past week, and took another shot at British fashion firm Burberry. The company, like H&M, Nike, and others, had … [Read more...] about China Continues Attack on Western Brands
ZAG’s Miraculous Signs With Disney and New Product Partners
The hit series Miraculous - Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir has been signed on for seasons four and five, and high ratings are now driving several new licensing deals. Julian Zag, Executive Vice President, Global Operations, says the company has signed several "top tier" partners over the past month for a wide range of consumer products and services. Newly signed consumer … [Read more...] about ZAG’s Miraculous Signs With Disney and New Product Partners
Forbidden Planet Releasing New Merch Based on Classic Paramount Films
Forbidden Planet, a pop culture product developer, has partnered with ViacomCBS to release new merchandise featuring several of Paramount Pictures classic films, including Forrest Gump, Top Gun, and the hilarious cult classic Galaxy Quest. In total seven Paramount films are included in the new range of apparel and giftware that will be released through Forbidden Planet's … [Read more...] about Forbidden Planet Releasing New Merch Based on Classic Paramount Films
Max & Ruby Are Back With New Fashion
The adorable sibling bunnies Max & Ruby from the popular books and the Nelvana animated series are getting their own fashion line for adults. Nelvana has partnered with fashion and merchandise retailer Hot Topic to launch a new collection of Max & Ruby T-shirts. The collection, which is currently available for purchase online at hottopic.com, debuts following Max … [Read more...] about Max & Ruby Are Back With New Fashion
Beijing Lashes Out at Western Fashion Brands
WAR OF WORDS OVER HUMAN RIGHTS SPILLS OVER INTO LICENSING, AS CHINA HITS BACK AGAINST H&M, ADIDAS, NIKE, AND MORE Stung by accusations of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region, Beijing is lashing out at Western fashion brands that have criticized the Chinese government. Already, Chinese state TV has called for a boycott of the Swedish retailer H&M, following … [Read more...] about Beijing Lashes Out at Western Fashion Brands
Nic Cage Film Willy’s Wonderland Appoints Radar Licensing
The film Willy's Wonderland has appointed Radar Licensing of Brooklyn as its global licensing agent as Landmark Studio Group develops a worldwide consumer products retail program for the horror thriller, starring Nicolas Cage with Emily Tosta, Ric Reitz, Chris Warner, and Beth Grant. Landmark says Radar Licensing will create a comprehensive licensing and merchandising program … [Read more...] about Nic Cage Film Willy’s Wonderland Appoints Radar Licensing