By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Mattel continues to make big moves as a leader in corporate sustainability, this week announcing the launch of Mattel PlayBack, a toy takeback program that will enable families to extend the life of their Mattel toys once they are finished playing with them. The new program is designed to recover and reuse materials from old Mattel toys for … [Read more...] about Mattel Goes Green With Toy Recycling Program
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Eddie Bauer Being Acquired By Authentic Brands
Retail and consumer products giant Authentic Brands and its partially owned subsidiary SPARC Group have reached an agreement to buy the outdoor clothing chain Eddie Bauer in a deal expected to close June 1. Deal terms have not yet been disclosed. Authentic Brands Group LLC is a global force in retail with more than 6,000 outlets worldwide, generating roughly $14 billion in … [Read more...] about Eddie Bauer Being Acquired By Authentic Brands
Who’s News: BBC Beefs Up Consumer Licensing
BBC Studios is building up its licensing division in the UK and the EMEA region by adding licensing veterans Gaby Dior and Louise Rigby to its team. The new executives are tasked with managing the BBC's current portfolio of licensing partnerships, including popular properties like Doctor Who, Bluey, and BBC Earth, and also with identifying new licensing opportunities. Dior … [Read more...] about Who’s News: BBC Beefs Up Consumer Licensing
Gucci and Crunchyroll Collaborate on Bananya Collection
In collaboration with Crunchyroll, the global anime streaming brand, Gucci is launching a selection of special items featuring characters from Bananya, an original Japanese anime series about the lives of tiny playful cats who live in bananas. “Anime is a pop culture mainstay and our new collection with Gucci celebrating the eternally adorable Bananya is just another example of … [Read more...] about Gucci and Crunchyroll Collaborate on Bananya Collection
Update: Jerry Garcia’s Rainforest Benefit Sandals Sell Out in Hours
“Somebody has to do something, and it’s incredibly pathetic that it has to be us.” –Jerry Garcia, Rainforest Benefit Concert Press Conference, September 1988 A collection of limited edition sandals offered by shoemaker KEEN Inc. and the estate of the late musician Jerry Garcia sold out just hours after being offered on Earth Day. KEEN says the limited-edition, individually … [Read more...] about Update: Jerry Garcia’s Rainforest Benefit Sandals Sell Out in Hours
Travel + Leisure Group Launches Brand Licensing Business
The iconic Travel + Leisure magazine—a must read for travel junkies everywhere—is launching a new brand licensing business creating premium consumer products that leverage the globally known brand. The new venture will be operated by the Travel + Leisure Group, a newly established business line under Travel + Leisure Co., formerly known as Wyndham Destinations. “Travel + … [Read more...] about Travel + Leisure Group Launches Brand Licensing Business
First Look At Mattel Toys From Disney/Pixar Flik ‘Luca’
Mattel has released a 'first look' at the first action toys to be released in their 2021 product line for Disney and Pixar’s original film “Luca”, coming to Disney+ on June 18. Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, “Luca” is a coming of age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best … [Read more...] about First Look At Mattel Toys From Disney/Pixar Flik ‘Luca’
Spin Master Reports Epic Quarter
Spin Master CEO Max Rangel has just had the kind of investor call every CEO dreams of, as the Canadian toyco reported some stunning figures for revenue and profits this week. On May 5, Spin Master reported an impressive 39.3% increase in revenue for Q1 as compared to the same period last year. Gross sales increased 21.6% to US $294.7 million for the quarter, which the company … [Read more...] about Spin Master Reports Epic Quarter
Who’s News: ViacomCBS’s Vidcon Makes 5 Key Appointments
Convention company Vidcon, a division of ViacomCBS, has appointed Nicole Leo to serve as director of creator partnerships, as Vidcon prepares its return to Anaheim with a live convention. Leo is tasked with cultivating relationships with the world's top video creators, musicians, and celebrities, and also creating new programming for the talent she brings to the company's … [Read more...] about Who’s News: ViacomCBS’s Vidcon Makes 5 Key Appointments
Three Key Executives Join BLM Licensing
ViacomCBS’ Simta Sawhney, Fashion UK’s Hannah Miles and Ravina Mehta Have Joined Saphia Maxamed on the BLM Licensing Initiative. The mission to help Black Lives Matter control its own narrative got a massive boost in the UK as three veteran licensing executives have volunteered to join the Black Lives Matter Licensing Committee, headed by Saphia Maxamed, president … [Read more...] about Three Key Executives Join BLM Licensing