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Footwear

Retail Licensing: Care Bears Popping Up at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sagoo Licensing has brokered a deal for Cloudco Entertainment to launch a Care Bears Pop-Up in the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann department store. Branded pop-up retail stores have become a significant trend in the licensing industry in the past year. As the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have lifted, more consumers are looking for … [Read more...] about Retail Licensing: Care Bears Popping Up at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

Poetic Brands Signs Squishmallows For First Footwear Partnership

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensed apparel company Poetic Brands has secured the first licensee for its newly-created footwear division. The first licensing partnership for Poetic Brands new division is with the Original Squishmallows toy brand. For the licensing collaboration, Poetic Brands is developing a collection of Squishmallow-themed children’s … [Read more...] about Poetic Brands Signs Squishmallows For First Footwear Partnership

Prada Appoints New Leadership As Part of Succession Plan

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Prada is going through momentous changes as the renowned fashion house's co-CEO's and founders prepare to step down. Miuccia Prada and her husband Patrizio Bertelli are stepping back from their day-to-day leadership roles as they prepare to transition the company to the next generation. The couple's son, Lorenzo Bertelli, is expected to … [Read more...] about Prada Appoints New Leadership As Part of Succession Plan

Sneaky Grinch Gets His Own Sneakers From adidas

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Dateline: Whoville In a stunning turnabout, the infamous Grinch is now putting presents under the tree, thanks to a partnership between adidas and Dr. Seuss Enterprises. adidas Originals is teaming up with the Grinch by creating a festive spin on its classic basketball shoe, the Forum Low. In a stylish new collaboration that is as sweet … [Read more...] about Sneaky Grinch Gets His Own Sneakers From adidas

Who’s News: Adidas Appoints Bjørn Gulden as its New CEO

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bjørn Gulden will take on the position of CEO at adidas and will serve on the company's Executive Board beginning Jan. 1. The current CEO of Adidas AG, Kasper Rorsted, and the Supervisory Board mutually agreed that he would step down as CEO and leave the company on Nov. 11, 2022. “We would like to thank Kasper Rorsted for his major … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Adidas Appoints Bjørn Gulden as its New CEO

The Hundreds and Manic Panic Release a Collaboration to Dye For

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Hundreds and Manic Panic have partnered on a licensed collection of apparel and co-branded hair dye. The licensing collaboration between the two companies was brokered by Pacific Swell Brands, a boutique licensing agency that specializes in extending brands into new consumer products and markets. The co-branded collection by The … [Read more...] about The Hundreds and Manic Panic Release a Collaboration to Dye For

Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West Over Antisemitic Posts

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Sportswear titan Adidas has ended its partnership with Kanye West, saying it “does not tolerate antisemitism.” The move comes after the controversial rapper and entrepreneur was suspended from Instagram and Twitter over offensive posts. The move will be expensive for Adidas, which signed a mutually lucrative deal with West, who … [Read more...] about Adidas Ends Partnership With Kanye West Over Antisemitic Posts

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