Those looking to license great works of literature for consumer products might want to contact Kick Design. The Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Trust hired the brand strategy agency to license the American author’s Slaughterhouse Five, Sirens of Titans, Mother Night, and other great works for fashion and accessories, home, social expressions, spirits, apps, novelty and gift and other product … [Read more...] about Literary License
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Jockey Jumps Into Stores
Having long ago made the leap from underwear to socks, Jockey International is now ready to move into shoes via its new licensing deal with The Eastman Group. Athleisure is the focus of the new line, which will include slippers, flip-flops, and casual shoe styles for men and women. Those shoes will use advanced materials to regulate temperature, cooling in warm weather and … [Read more...] about Jockey Jumps Into Stores
Rihanna Teams for Temporary Tattoos
Speaking of tattoos, pop star Rihanna is teaming with jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche on a collection of jewelry-inspired black and gold temporary tats. The collection, which retails for $19, is being sold exclusively on Aiche’s website. It comes in a seven-sheet set that includes cuticle and knuckle wraps, a DiY chain set, arm bands and chains. The pair is also planning to … [Read more...] about Rihanna Teams for Temporary Tattoos
Tattoo-inspired Home Decor
Alternative tattoo artist Paul Booth launched a limited-edition wall sconce collection available exclusively on his PaulBoothBrand.com website. The deal is small but it may be a harbinger of where art licensing is heading. Tattoo art has an originality and strong lifestyle appeal, especially but not exclusively to millennials, according to experts. … [Read more...] about Tattoo-inspired Home Decor
Ellen DeGeneres Debits Lifestyle Site
Talk TV queen Ellen DeGeneres—ranked America’s favorite TV personality for the past three years by The Harris Poll—became the latest celebrity to launch a website lifestyle collection. eD, on eDbyellen.com, includes home goods, apparel and accessories priced from $25 to $395, all with DeGeneres’s signature casual but tailored and detailed style. Although currently available … [Read more...] about Ellen DeGeneres Debits Lifestyle Site
Jordan Still Rules
No knock against LeBron James, but when it comes to NBA star power, nobody tops Michael Jordan. As if to drive home that point, 2K announced that Jordan, who retired in 2003, will be on the cover of its Special Edition NBA 2K16 video game. Those who pre-order before Sept. 25 will also get a Jordan poster, t-shirt and/or Fathead. … [Read more...] about Jordan Still Rules
Sequential Aquires Martha Stewart
The recently announced merger with Sequential Brands Group is the culmination of Martha Stewart Living Omnipedia’s transformation from a publishing to consumer licensing business. it began a few years ago when MSLO wound down its TV operations. In October, MSLO licensed its flagship Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings magazines to Meredith Corp. All the while, … [Read more...] about Sequential Aquires Martha Stewart
Walmart Slaps Suppliers with New Fees
If you supply goods, licensed or otherwise, to Walmart, you may have to start shelling out fees to the company for stocking your items in its new stores and/or holding your goods as inventory in its warehouses. The new fees, which reportedly range from 1% on the value of goods held in inventory to 10% for food suppliers on the value of goods shipped to new stores, apply to … [Read more...] about Walmart Slaps Suppliers with New Fees
Disney Reorg Aims to Shore up Video Games
Video games may be the closest thing mighty Disney has to an Achilles’ heel. The merger between Disney Interactive and Disney Consumer Products aims to fix that. The move is hardly unexpected. For years, DCP, which is supposed to focus on “traditional” games, has developed digital products like app-based story books, mobile learning apps like Imagicademy, toys to life like … [Read more...] about Disney Reorg Aims to Shore up Video Games
Pop Quiz: Sales Tax on Online Sales
Situation: Lucy Tania and her brother Maury live in Arizona. Lucy buys a Captain America t-shirt at the local mall; Maury buys exactly the same shirt for the same price from an online retail site operated by a New York company that doesn't have a physical location in Arizona. Question: Which transaction(s) is/are subject to the 5.6% Arizona state sales tax? Lucy's mall … [Read more...] about Pop Quiz: Sales Tax on Online Sales