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Canada’s Hot Fashion Brand Aritzia Acquires Fred Segal

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian fashion giant Aritzia has leveraged its continued strength to acquire the U.S. brand Fred Segal, as well as the lease for its landmark location on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Aritzia Inc. announced the acquisition of Fred Segal on Thursday, but did not reveal any financial terms for the deal, which sees a venerable fashion … [Read more...] about Canada’s Hot Fashion Brand Aritzia Acquires Fred Segal

High Liner and Guinness Release Pub-Worthy Seafood Line

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter No one knows pub grub like the Irish beer brand Guinness, who has now partnered with Canadian seafood producer High Liner Foods for a fish 'n' chips and battered shrimp. High Liner and Guinness say their goal is to "bring the ultimate pub experience straight into homes" with the launch of Sea Cuisine Guinness Battered Fish Strips and … [Read more...] about High Liner and Guinness Release Pub-Worthy Seafood Line

Carvel Gets A Cool New Look For Its Ice Cream Cakes

TLL Staff Carvel Ice Cream Cakes have introduced updated packaging in grocery stores across the U.S., reflecting the brand’s recent rebrand and aimed at refreshing its presence in the freezer aisle. The redesign comes from I Love Ice Cream Cakes (ILICC), a division of Rich Products Corporation responsible for a portfolio of licensed and branded ice cream cakes, including … [Read more...] about Carvel Gets A Cool New Look For Its Ice Cream Cakes

Dove and Pandora Get the Royal Treatment With Bridgerton

TLL Staff Netflix’s hit show Bridgerton is extending its influence beyond the screen through collaborations with Pandora and Dove. The two global brands are partnering with the Shondaland-produced series to launch limited-edition collections that bring the elegance, romance, and intrigue of the Ton into fans’ everyday lives. Pandora Brings Regency Romance to … [Read more...] about Dove and Pandora Get the Royal Treatment With Bridgerton

Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’

TLL Staff Miraculous characters Ladybug and Cat Noir will be getting a taste of the limelight, as partner Monlove announces plans for a live stage performance. Miraculous Corp., the joint venture between partner studios Mediawan and ZAG, says it has signed a deal with entertainment producer Monlove for the 'Miraculous Live Stage Spectacular'. Featuring superheroes Ladybug and … [Read more...] about Ladybug and Cat Noir Hit the Stage in Live Production of ‘Miraculous’

Disney-Pixar Partner With PuraVida Foods on Healthy Frozen Meals

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Pura Vida Foods has released a new line of frozen meals that combine healthy choices with the fun of popular Disney and Pixar characters. PuraVida Foods just expanded its KidsLife brand in December with the new line of licensed frozen meals, marking the brand’s latest move into character-driven food products. “We built PuraVida on the … [Read more...] about Disney-Pixar Partner With PuraVida Foods on Healthy Frozen Meals

FIFA Brings Its Flagship Football Game to Netflix Ahead of World Cup 2026

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief When the FIFA World Cup 2026 arrives next summer, football fans will have a new way to engage with the tournament beyond the stadium and the screen. FIFA is launching a newly reimagined football simulation game that will be available exclusively through Netflix Games, marking a major shift in how the world’s most recognizable sports brand … [Read more...] about FIFA Brings Its Flagship Football Game to Netflix Ahead of World Cup 2026

Player One Opens First Ever emojiPlanet Entertainment Venue

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Player One Amusement Group has just opened the first-ever emojiPlanet entertainment venue, located in Tsawassen, British Columbia. The new facility is located in the Tsawwassen Mills facility, a major shopping centre a short drive from the Canadian port city Vancouver. The venue, located at 5000 Canoe Pass Way, is developed in a licensed … [Read more...] about Player One Opens First Ever emojiPlanet Entertainment Venue

Heinz Releases Some Saucy Luggage in Deal With Herschel

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Canadian lifestyle brand Herschel Supply's latest luggage line is the epitome of good taste ... literally ... thanks to a clever collab with HEINZ. The global leader in condiments announced its first-ever collaboration with Herschel, a Vancouver-based lifestyle brand that has gone global. The partners say their partnership is … [Read more...] about Heinz Releases Some Saucy Luggage in Deal With Herschel