By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Cadillac has partnered with the Surgeon footwear brand for an exclusive collection of Cadillac-inspired custom sneakers. Each Surgeon sneaker style in the collection is directly inspired by the electric vehicle models in Cadillac’s luxury automobile portfolio. This includes inspiration from Cadillac models like the Lyriq, Celestiq, Optiq and … [Read more...] about Cadillac Teams Up with Surgeon for Exclusive Sneaker Collection
North America
Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Panini America has the ambitious goal of creating a trading card for every college athlete who wants one. Panini is a top player in the sports and entertainment collectibles category, but even for them this is a tall order. The idea is to create a new platform to engage and benefit NCAA athletes with a dedicated platform for Name … [Read more...] about Panini Aims to Give All College Athletes Their Own Trading Card
Trejo’s Tacos and Del Taco Bring the Flavor with New Al Pastor Menu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Del Taco and Trejo’s Tacos have launched a licensing partnership to feature Trejo's roasted pork Al Pastor menu items at Del Taco restaurants. Al Pastor is a traditional Mexican dish that features fire-roasted pork that is marinated in a mixture of chipotle, onions, garlic and sweet pineapple juice. "Teaming up with Del Taco to roll out this … [Read more...] about Trejo’s Tacos and Del Taco Bring the Flavor with New Al Pastor Menu
LEGO Converting to Renewable Resin for Its Plastic Bricks
World's Largest Toymaker Says It Will Accept Higher Costs In Order to Replace One-Half of Its Oil-Based Plastics by 2026 By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Toymaker Lego has committed it will produce half the plastic in its bricks with renewable or recycled material, rather than fossil fuels, by 2026. The stunning news follows the failure in 2023 of Lego's attempt to make … [Read more...] about LEGO Converting to Renewable Resin for Its Plastic Bricks
Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Sunway Resort Hotel are offering a 'Lunar Masterpiece' gift box inspired by the legendary artist Katsushika Hokusai. The luxury hotel's limited edition Lunar Masterpiece gift box features a reimagining of Katsushika Hokusai’s renowned woodblock print, “Lilies,” a piece from his untitled series known as … [Read more...] about Sunway Resort x MFA Boston Offer Hokusai Gift Collection
Update: Bronfman Drops Paramount Bid, Leaving Path Clear for Skydance
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Media tycoon Edgar Bronfman Jr. has dropped his $6 billion bid to acquire Paramount Global, as Skydance Media prepares to close on its own offer. Bronfman had submitted a bid to acquire the global entertainment conglomerate with a consortium of investors. His submission came after Skydance had already come to a tentative agreement with the … [Read more...] about Update: Bronfman Drops Paramount Bid, Leaving Path Clear for Skydance
Reese’s and Basketball All-Star Angel Reese Team Up for Slam Dunk Merch Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Reese's has partnered with professional basketball player Angel Reese for a collaborative merchandise collection. Designed in collaboration with the IP and commerce platform Athlete Studio, the licensed merchandise includes three exclusive product drops inspired by Angel Reese, Reese's Pieces and Reese's peanut butter cups. The licensing … [Read more...] about Reese’s and Basketball All-Star Angel Reese Team Up for Slam Dunk Merch Collection
S’well and Crayola Collaborate on Colorful Water Bottle Collection
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Crayola and S'well have launched a licensed reusable water bottle collection inspired by colorful Crayola crayons. The limited-edition Crayola x S’well collection includes seven Original bottles and three Traveler bottles in an assortment of Crayola-inspired solid colors and multi-colored patterns. "We are thrilled to partner with Crayola, a … [Read more...] about S’well and Crayola Collaborate on Colorful Water Bottle Collection
Review: All Eyes on the Amazing Gunnar Gaming Glasses
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief TLL has recently covered a variety of licensing deals involving the eyeglasses manufacturer Gunnar, and over the past two weeks, we’ve been experimenting with two versions of the company’s proprietary eyewear technology. Of course, TLL is not a consumer product publication; our audience is solely made up of licensing professionals, but … [Read more...] about Review: All Eyes on the Amazing Gunnar Gaming Glasses
Licensing Roundup: VP Fuels Apparel, Punk-Inspired Skateboards, and More
Shreddy Lyfe and VP Racing Fuels Launch Exclusive Apparel Collection VP Racing Fuels, a leader in high-performance fuels and additives, has teamed up with Shreddy Lyfe, a prominent action sports lifestyle brand, to unveil the VP Racing X Shreddy "Mix It!" apparel collection. The collaboration merges VP Racing's motorsport heritage with Shreddy Lyfe’s edgy style, creating … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: VP Fuels Apparel, Punk-Inspired Skateboards, and More