The purpose-led footwear brand Native Shoes has announced a limited-edition collaboration with Crayola, celebrating the brands’ shared creativity. Drawing inspiration from Crayola bold and iconic colors, the spring range spans 11 of Native Shoes’ best-loved… . . . read more
Nike Loses Kobe Bryant License As Talks Fail
April 20, 2021
The estate of basketball legend Kobe Bryant declined to renew its deal with Nike this month as talks between the parties fell apart, according to an exclusive report from Complex that was later confirmed by Nike. Unless… . . . read more
Keen Shoes and Jerry Garcia Take On Climate Change, In Style
April 13, 2021
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… . . . read more
Under Armour Slashed Sponsorships in 2020
February 26, 2021
The sporting gear company Under Armour has been shedding sponsorship deals over the past year, and now we know how deep the cuts have gone. Under Armour Inc. released its annual report in late February,… . . . read more
TreImage Adds BALL’N Lifestyle Brand To Its Roster
February 10, 2021
The Marketing and Licensing Agency TreImage, LLC continues to gain street cred with the addition of the BALL’N brand to its roster. “BALL’N is very pleased to announce our new partnership with Trelmage.” said Rod… . . . read more
Gucci and The North Face Go Hiking In Style
January 5, 2021
You don’t usually equate Gucci with camping, but the luxury brand is going outdoors in a big way this year, partnering with adventure wear company The North Face. Consumers have headed to the great outdoors… . . . read more
Fanatics & Lids Reach Long-Term Deal With BNED
December 22, 2020
The sports merchandise company Fanatics has added to its long list of critical deals in 2020 with a long-term merchandising partnership with Barnes & Noble Education Inc. (BNED), the campus store division of the Barnes… . . . read more
Back-to-School
Licensed Back-to-School Sales Expected to Rise 2.0% in 2020
August 25, 2020
Licensed back-to-school sales are expected to climb to $9.6 billion in the U.S. and Canada, according to The Licensing Letter’s estimates. With licensed retail sales up 2.0%, or $188 million, the back-to-school season is expected to help bolster recovery…
Licensing Law
On Notice: Sportswear, Organics & Bankruptcy Updates
March 14, 2019
Puma comes under fire from In-N-Out Burger while Addidas can’t shake a suit, the Organic Trade Association fights fraud, Gymboree’s assets are snapped up, and GMM and Hearst reveal their plans for Defy Media’s brands…
Celebrity
Celeb Watch: Lifestyle, Fitness & Fashion
December 4, 2018
The latest on Jane Fonda; Cindy Crawford, LeBron James, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lindsey Vonn; Amy Schumer and Leesa Evans; Jessica Simpson; and more…