By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The retail research group The NPD Group named the winners of its 2021 Toy Industry Awards, with LEGO and Mattel topping the list. The awards recognize top selling toys, properties, and manufacturers globally, but also by region in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and Europe. The winners are chosen based on data from NPD’s Retail … [Read more...] about LEGO, Mattel, Spin Master & Warner Bros. Lead NPD’s Top Toy Awards
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Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints New Consumer Products VP For Expansion in Africa, Middle East
The award-winning animation studio ZAG has appointed Carlotta Caracciolo as its first consumer products VP for the Middle East and Africa. Caracciolo will oversee the company’s consumer products strategy in the region. The appointment was announced today by Julian Zag, SVP of Global Operations and Head of Consumer Products, to whom Caracciolo reports. In her new role at ZAG, … [Read more...] about Licensing Jobs: ZAG Appoints New Consumer Products VP For Expansion in Africa, Middle East
Apparel Licensing: Hunter Creates Killer Fashion for BBC Hit Killing Eve
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The British outerwear company Hunter is launching a licensed capsule collection for the hit BBC program Killing Eve. The collection is being created in collaboration with BBC America's and Sid Gentle Films television series Killing Eve in a deal facilitated by the global licensing company IMG. Since its founding in Scotland more than 160 … [Read more...] about Apparel Licensing: Hunter Creates Killer Fashion for BBC Hit Killing Eve
Mattel Snags Global Deal For Disney Princess and Frozen
Multi-Category Collection Expected to Arrive at Retailers Worldwide Beginning 2023 Toy giant Mattel has signed a global, multiyear licensing deal for two of Disney's most popular franchises. Under the agreement, Mattel will have the global licensing rights to develop lines of toys for the Disney Princess line and the Frozen franchise. The agreement is with Disney Consumer … [Read more...] about Mattel Snags Global Deal For Disney Princess and Frozen
Beanstalk Appointed To Grow Cath Kidston Brand in Global Markets
The lifestyle brand Cath Kidston has appointed licensing agency Beanstalk to extend its reach into new categories internationally. Founded in 1993, Cath Kidston is a British fashion brand that designs quality products made for longevity and sustainability. The brand is known for its iconic print patterns based on British heritage. The company's products are distributed in … [Read more...] about Beanstalk Appointed To Grow Cath Kidston Brand in Global Markets
Rocket and Spotlight Building CP Program For All Creatures Great and Small
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rocket Licensing and Spotlight Licensing are building a global consumer products program for the drama, All Creatures Great and Small. Spotlight will lead in markets in North America and Rocket will be focused on markets outside North America. "All Creatures Great and Small is a great brand which really resonates with UK consumers, and we … [Read more...] about Rocket and Spotlight Building CP Program For All Creatures Great and Small
Trademark Licensing: Kodak Signs Partner For Wireless Chargers in India
India will get access to Kodak's innovative magnetic wireless chargers, thanks to a deal with Georgian Enterprises. The Bengaluru-based accessories maker announced the licensing partnership this week. Georgian will now be producing two new Magnetic wireless chargers compatible with the iPhone 12 and 13 series, designed for those needing high-speed wire-free charging while at … [Read more...] about Trademark Licensing: Kodak Signs Partner For Wireless Chargers in India
Licensing Trade Shows: Spielwarenmesse Unveils New Platform For Online Toy Fair
The world's largest toy trade show has unveiled detail of its online platform, following cancellation of the live Spielwarenmesse event. The world’s largest toy fair was cancelled last week, due to increasing cancellations related to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “The rapid growth of the Omicron variant in recent days … and the resultant increasing number of … [Read more...] about Licensing Trade Shows: Spielwarenmesse Unveils New Platform For Online Toy Fair
TV Series Licensing: ZAG Signs ‘Miraculous’ Deal With PMI For Consumer Products
Animation studio ZAG has signed a global licensing agreement with PMI for a line of consumer products for the television series Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir. The deal for Miraculous-branded consumer products will see new merchandise debut at retail in Summer 2022. Performance Media Industries (PMI) has a business strategy based on cementing licensing agreements … [Read more...] about TV Series Licensing: ZAG Signs ‘Miraculous’ Deal With PMI For Consumer Products
Licensed Fashion Giant Erve Group Sets Up UK Subsidiary
The global fashion powerhouse Erve Group has expanded in the UK with the launch of a new, locally based company. Called Erve UK & Ireland, the new subsidiary brings more than 35 years of licensing and brand experience directly to the UK and Ireland markets. “We have been servicing the UK & Ireland apparel markets for many years through our pan-European retail … [Read more...] about Licensed Fashion Giant Erve Group Sets Up UK Subsidiary