By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief As the missiles continue to fall on Iran, Israel, Lebanon and the Gulf States, economists are faced with the task of quantifying the economic fallout from the Iran conflict. And while human death and suffering must remain top of mind, global industries are keenly aware they face their own casualties in the form of rising prices, gnarled … [Read more...] about Economic Outlook: Inflationary Storm With a Chance of Stagflation
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Care Bears Bring Y2K Nostalgia to Kung Fu Tea Lovers
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Kung Fu Tea is partnering with Cloudco Entertainment to release four Care Bears-themed beverages available from March 26 through April 30. The bubble tea chain, which bills itself as America's largest, will offer the limited-edition drinks alongside themed packaging designed to evoke Y2K-era nostalgia. The collaboration features four … [Read more...] about Care Bears Bring Y2K Nostalgia to Kung Fu Tea Lovers
Authentic Gets Into the Racquet Racket With New Reebok and Prince Collabs
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Athletic wear brand Reebok and tennis brand Prince — both owned by Authentic Brands Group — have just signed new apparel deals. Reebok's deal is particularly interesting, as the company has just announced a strategic collaboration with GLDN PNT to launch exclusive apparel for the fast-growing game 'padel'. For the uninitiated, padel is … [Read more...] about Authentic Gets Into the Racquet Racket With New Reebok and Prince Collabs
JW Anderson Orders Up a Second Round of Guinness for Fashion Collection
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Unless you manage to nick the laundry of a leprechaun, it's probably impossible to find a more Irish fashion collection than the latest collaboration between Irish fashion designer JW Anderson and stout maker Guinness. After an outrageously popular and lucrative first venture in 2024, JW Anderson and Guinness have conspired on the release … [Read more...] about JW Anderson Orders Up a Second Round of Guinness for Fashion Collection
Smiley Company Plays in The Sandbox Metaverse for the First Time
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief In a first for the world's happiest brand, The Smiley Company is entering the interactive gaming sector through a partnership with The Sandbox, the metaverse platform operated by Animoca Brands subsidiary. The collaboration introduces Smiley Factory, a business simulation game now available within The Sandbox platform as part of its … [Read more...] about Smiley Company Plays in The Sandbox Metaverse for the First Time
F1 Authentics Launches Limited Mystery Box Collection with Simulator Grand Prize
TLL Staff F1 Authentics has released a limited-edition Mystery Box collection targeting motorsport collectors, with one box containing a professional-grade racing simulator valued at £89,000. The collection is strictly limited to 150 boxes worldwide, each containing racing memorabilia with a minimum total value of £2,500, according to the company. Every box includes a curated … [Read more...] about F1 Authentics Launches Limited Mystery Box Collection with Simulator Grand Prize
Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Disney is marking the centennial anniversary of Winnie the Pooh with a year-long celebration honoring the character's cultural legacy. Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the 100 Acre Wood first appeared in the 1926 publication of A.A. Milne's original book. The commemoration will feature new product collaborations, storytelling content, and … [Read more...] about Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
News Corp’s Deal With Meta AI: “We’re Essentially An Input Company”
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It may be a sign of my own antiquity, but when I first joined the ranks of journalists in 1983, news publishers were among the richest people and companies in the world. Flash forward to 2026, as humanity busily creates a (hopefully) benign version of the Terminator villain Sky Net, news organizations are in decline, and mainly act as … [Read more...] about News Corp’s Deal With Meta AI: “We’re Essentially An Input Company”
Jo Malone Sued by Estée Lauder for Using Own Name on New Scent
Caption: Jo Malone in a 2018 marketing photo (at right) when she and partner Zara unveiled her "First Eponymous Fragrance: Jo by Jo Loves." (PRNewsfoto/Jo Loves) By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Fashion giant Estée Lauder is taking legal action against the British perfumer Jo Malone after she used her name on a fragrance for the fashion chain Zara. It's a definite quirk … [Read more...] about Jo Malone Sued by Estée Lauder for Using Own Name on New Scent
Reebok Puts Best Foot Forward by Signing Top Football Stars This Week
By TLL Staff Partnerships with Trevoh Chalobah and Dusan Vlahovic signal the brand's push to reclaim a foothold in elite global football ahead of a summer 2026 boot launch. Reebok has signed professional footballers Dusan Vlahovic (pictured above) and Trevoh Chalobah to separate endorsement partnerships, the brand announced, as it prepares to re-enter the performance football … [Read more...] about Reebok Puts Best Foot Forward by Signing Top Football Stars This Week