The Point.1888 continues its strategic expansion this month, announcing the creating of a new business division called Spotlight.1888. While The Point.1888 continues to focus on licensing, this new division is dedicated to helping brands and… . . . read more
Retail Licensing: Toys R Us Returning to UK Through Licensing Deal
November 3, 2021
The dedicated toy store Toys R Us is coming back to the UK through a licensing deal between parent company WHP Global and Toys R Us ANZ. Through the agreement, Toys R Us ANZ acquires… . . . read more
Streaming Wars: Netflix Fires Back At Amazon With Walmart Merchandise Deal
October 13, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The world’s leading streamer Netflix has signed a key deal with retail giant Walmart to market merchandise based on popular shows on its service. Experts in the licensing… . . . read more
Amazon Unveils Top Toy List For Xmas 2021
September 17, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Amazon made a list, checked it twice, and issued its top toy list for the holidays, which you can buy online whether you’re naughty or nice. Amazon says… . . . read more
Brand Central Announces E-Commerce Division
August 30, 2021
The global licensing consultancy Brand Central announced this week the launch of its new e-commerce division through a partnership with LA-based e-commerce platform provider, The Missing Piece. The move comes as brands and retailers have shifted… . . . read more
Forever 21 Tries To Enter China Market For Third Time
August 7, 2021
The fashion brand Forever 21 is rebooting its efforts to establish a presence in China, according to a story broken by Women’s Wear Daily. This is the third time Forever 21 has tried to enter… . . . read more
Special Report: Licensing In The Metaverse
August 4, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief This month in The Licensing Letter newsletter we’re covering what may be the biggest story in licensing over the past decade and for the decade to come: the… . . . read more
Collaborations Licensing New Agent For World’s Best Apron Maker
June 11, 2021
Collaborations Licensing has announced this week a new partnership with Hedley & Bennett, arguably the best and most innovative apron brand in the world. While many people think an apron is an apron is an… . . . read more
Lola’s and Ghost Kitchen Bringing Venezuelan Foods to U.S.
June 1, 2021
A popular purveyor of Venezuelan delicacies is bringing that country’s tasty treats to America through a licensing partnership with Ghost Kitchen Brands, a company offering what it calls “virtual food courts” inside Walmart stores and… . . . read more
Aardman Announces Hilarious New License Deals
May 28, 2021
The hilarious Animation studio Aardman has announced several new licensing deals for two of its most famous brands, Wallace & Gromit, and the spinoff Shaun the Sheep. The Wallace & Gromit series of short stop-action… . . . read more