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
Ariella Maizner Puts The Young In Young Fashion For Walmart
May 19, 2021
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief By any measure, designer Ariella Maizner has had a remarkable career, and now, her teen clothing line THEME is being picked up by retail giant Walmart this spring…. . . . read more
Who’s News: Parmar Promoted To MD Of Toymaster
May 11, 2021
Toymaster, the UK’s national association of toy stores, has promoted Yogi Parmar to the role of Managing Director. Parmar has worked with Toymaster for several years, and recently has served along with Colin Farrow as… . . . read more
Eddie Bauer Being Acquired By Authentic Brands
May 10, 2021
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… . . . read more