By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter SCG America has partnered with Rovio Entertainment to launch an Angry Birds-themed retail café in the recently-opened Tangram development. The Tangram complex where the Angry Birds café is located was created as a joint development project between SCG America and F&T Group. Designed as a mixed-use destination, Tangram includes … [Read more...] about Rovio and SCG Open World’s First Angry Birds Cafe
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Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Hires New Head of Retail Sales
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Dr. Seuss Enterprises has hired merchandising veteran Ellie Terveen as the company's new director of retail sales. “I am so grateful to be joining the team at Dr. Seuss Enterprises, helping to move on their vision of promoting literacy and imagination through Dr. Seuss’s iconic works.” said Terveen. “In this new role, I look forward to … [Read more...] about Who’s News: Dr. Seuss Hires New Head of Retail Sales
Invisible Fence Hosts Shelter Donation Contest For Lost Pet Prevention Month
By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe pet safety brand Invisible Fence is hosting its fifth-annual From Shelter to Forever Home Donation Contest. Invisible Fence is a North American pet care brand that provides containment, avoidance, access, recovery and training solutions to reduce the risk of lost and runaway pets. The From Shelter to Forever Home Donation Contest is intended … [Read more...] about Invisible Fence Hosts Shelter Donation Contest For Lost Pet Prevention Month
Canadian Hoards His Precious After Finding Ultra-Rare ‘One Ring’
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Hasbro has officially released the Lord of the Rings set for Magic: The Gathering, even as the ultra-rare One Ring that Rules Them all was found by a buyer in Canada. The One Ring is certainly one of the biggest collectibles stories of the year, as Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast division had the brilliant idea of creating Sauron's ring … [Read more...] about Canadian Hoards His Precious After Finding Ultra-Rare ‘One Ring’
Here’s the Skinny on Wellful’s Acquisition of Jenny Craig
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Wellful, Inc. has added the nutrition and weight management brand Jenny Craig to its portfolio of health & wellness brands. "The Jenny Craig brand is a wonderful addition to Wellful's collection of proven health and wellness brands" said Wellful CEO, Brandon Adcock. "Over the last 40 years, Jenny Craig has been committed to helping … [Read more...] about Here’s the Skinny on Wellful’s Acquisition of Jenny Craig
Lush and SpongeBob Team Up to Reduce Plastics in the Ocean
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Lush and Paramount Consumer Products have teamed up on a limited-edition beauty collection for SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change. Launched in 2022 by Nickelodeon and Paramount CP, SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change is a multi-year ocean conservation and sustainability initiative that aims to reduce plastic pollution … [Read more...] about Lush and SpongeBob Team Up to Reduce Plastics in the Ocean
“That’s Hot:” Paris Hilton Partners With Taco Bell on Volcano Menu
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Taco Bell and Paris Hilton have teamed up on a limited-edition marketing campaign to promote the return of the brand's Volcano Menu. Taco Bell initially introduced the Volcano Menu in 1995 as a limited-edition promotional item for the theatrical release of Paramount Pictures sci-fi movie, Congo. The menu includes the Volcano Taco, the … [Read more...] about “That’s Hot:” Paris Hilton Partners With Taco Bell on Volcano Menu
Firefly to Act As Agent For London Studio’s Art of Drag
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The London Studio has appointed Firefly Brand Management as its licensing agent for the Art of Drag brand in the US and Canada. Firefly is a global, full-service brand management and licensing agency that specializes in representing entertainment, interactive, technology, art, and lifestyle properties. “Firefly loved Art of Drag, were … [Read more...] about Firefly to Act As Agent For London Studio’s Art of Drag
KessCo Signs Partnership For Crunchyroll’s Spy x Family Franchise
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The toy and game company KessCo has announced an exciting new partnership with Crunchyroll and its popular Spy x Family franchise. The collaboration will pave the way for an upcoming tabletop game titled SPY x FAMILY: Mission for Peanuts, set to release in Fall 2023 at Barnes & Noble and other leading retail locations. "Bringing … [Read more...] about KessCo Signs Partnership For Crunchyroll’s Spy x Family Franchise
Authentic Brands Receives Half-Billion Dollar Investment
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The global brand owner Authentic Brands Group announced it received a $500M investment from its current investor General Atlantic. The global growth equity firm has now invested roughly $2 billion in Authentic. General Atlantic first invested in Authentic Brands in 2017, and while it cashed out on its initial investment, the company … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Receives Half-Billion Dollar Investment