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McDonald’s Loses ‘Battle of the Macs’ to Irish Burger Chain

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Supermac's takeout chain from Ireland recently won a lengthy David vs. Goliath trademark battle against burger chain giant McDonald's. While Supermac's is certainly a local success, it certainly doesn't have the financial and legal oomph of McDonald's Restaurants, which retains the title as the world's largest takeout … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Loses ‘Battle of the Macs’ to Irish Burger Chain

Swizzels Brings the Love to Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Swizzels and the retail chain One Stop are selling pin badges based on Love Hearts candies to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society. The deal, which was brokered by Blonde Sheep Licensing and Louis Kennedy, will see six pin badge designs being sold through One Stop locations. One Stop is a convenience store chain in the UK with … [Read more...] about Swizzels Brings the Love to Raise Funds For Alzheimer’s Society

Chupa Chups Announces Beautiful Partnership With The Ugly Duck

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Perfetti Van Melle Licensing just announced a new partnership with The Ugly Duck, melding the playfulness of Chupa Chups with the innovative design of TUD. The collaboration is intended to celebrate the fusion of nostalgia and contemporary design, creating collectibles that evoke the joy of childhood. Based in Dubai, The Ugly Duck … [Read more...] about Chupa Chups Announces Beautiful Partnership With The Ugly Duck

Who’s News: Bravado Announces Major Leadership Restructuring

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Bravado, the merchandising and brand management division of Universal Music Group, has unveiled a new leadership structure for strategic growth. Bravado says the new leadership structure "aims to super serve Bravado’s roster of artists and brands and to continue to support the ever-growing company." Changes at Bravado will also … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Bravado Announces Major Leadership Restructuring

Williams Racing and Memento Creating the Ultimate Collection for Race Fans

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Williams Racing has signed a licensing agreement allowing Memento Exclusives to sell official memorabilia, including full-scale F1 'show cars' and simulators. Memento is in an extremely exclusive corner of the sports collectibles market for fans with a need for speed and money to burn. Memento specializes in creating race training … [Read more...] about Williams Racing and Memento Creating the Ultimate Collection for Race Fans

RHS and Bramblecrest Partner on Licensed Garden Furniture

By TLL StaffBramblecrest has been licensed by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to produce an extensive outdoor furniture collection called 'RHS by Bramblecrest'. Bramblecrest is a UK-based design and wholesale company that offers branded garden furniture and accessories. The Bramblecrest garden furniture brand supplies over 300 trade and commercial accounts nationwide … [Read more...] about RHS and Bramblecrest Partner on Licensed Garden Furniture

Orient Express Brand Expanding Into Wider Travel Experiences

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Accor and LVMH want the Orient Express to go off the rails ... but in a good way. Accor is a travel company that acquired Orient Express in 2022, while LVMH is one of the world's largest companies dedicated to the luxury market, working in categories like Wines & Spirits, Fashion & Leather Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches … [Read more...] about Orient Express Brand Expanding Into Wider Travel Experiences

LEGO’s Bumblebee Transformers Set Creating Some Buzz

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief There's more than meets the eye with LEGO's latest creation, a replica of the Transformers character Bumblebee that easily ... well ... transforms. Released amid the franchise’s 40th anniversary year, the LEGO Icons Transformers Bumblebee set maintains the same scale as the LEGO TRANSFORMERS Optimus Prime set, originally revealed in … [Read more...] about LEGO’s Bumblebee Transformers Set Creating Some Buzz

Licensing Roundup: LeMans Fast Fashion, The Ultimate Drinking Game and More

Le Mans Revs Up Its Fashion With Anti Social Social Club Top racing brand Le Mans is adding some horsepower to its licensing, collaborating on a new fashion collection with Anti Social Social Club. ASSC is dropping its first co-branded collection with Le Mans, coinciding with the annual running of the legendary endurance automotive race in France. In a deal brokered by … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: LeMans Fast Fashion, The Ultimate Drinking Game and More

Who’s News: Moonbug MD Andy Yeatman Named CEO of Miraculous Corp USA

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Zag and Mediawan's new venture Miraculous Corp showed it is serious about success, naming former Moonbug managing director Andy Yeatman as its new CEO. The Paris-based entertainment companies launched Miraculous Corp in May as a joint venture to build on the global success of the animation franchise Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Moonbug MD Andy Yeatman Named CEO of Miraculous Corp USA