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The North Face and FRED & FARID Shanghai Relaunch TNF100 Endurance Race

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe North Face and FRED & FARID Shanghai have announced a new licensing partnership to relaunch the TNF100 trail race after a three-year absence. The TNF100 race has not been held since 2020 due to both the COVID-19 pandemic and a tragedy at a similar endurance racing event in northwest China in 2021. In 2021, the Gansu ultramarathon resulted … [Read more...] about The North Face and FRED & FARID Shanghai Relaunch TNF100 Endurance Race

Nitro Circus Returns Thanks to Round Room Live Partnership

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The certifiably insane thrill ride that is the Nitro Circus returns in its first live tour since 2018, thanks to a partnership with Round Room Live. Nitro Circus and Round Room Live today announced a multi-year global partnership that will see the action sports authorities return to North American arenas for the first time in five … [Read more...] about Nitro Circus Returns Thanks to Round Room Live Partnership

Topps Named Official Trading Card Partner for Le Mans

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterThe Topps Company has partnered with the motorsports brand 24 Hours of Le Mans as its official licensed trading card manufacturer.The 24H of Le Mans event is an annual endurance-focused automobile racing competition that is run by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, also known as the ACO."On the eve of the Centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, many … [Read more...] about Topps Named Official Trading Card Partner for Le Mans

Sports Licensing: Xische and HEAD Partner on Padel Club in Abu Dhabi

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Xische Ventures is launching a licensed padel sports training center in Abu Dhabi in partnership with the global sports brand HEAD. The HEAD brand is owned by the sports equipment and apparel manufacturer HEAD UK. Products sold under the companys' HEAD brand include winter sports, swimming and racquet-based sports equipment. The new … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: Xische and HEAD Partner on Padel Club in Abu Dhabi

Bershka Partners With Le Mans For Racing Inspired Fashion

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter IMG has brokered a licensing deal between the endurance-based car race 24 Hours of Le Mans and Bershka for an apparel and accessories collection. The exclusive agent for the Le Man's racing brand, IMG's global licensing division offers full-service brand management to its corporate clients. The 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance car racing … [Read more...] about Bershka Partners With Le Mans For Racing Inspired Fashion

Formula One Champ Races Into Licensing With EA Sports

By Allison WatkinsonTLL ReporterElectronic Arts has signed a licensing partnership with Formula One Racer Max Verstappen for its video game label EA Sports.EA Sports is a division of the interactive entertainment company Electronic Arts. The EA Sports brand label specializes in developing and publishing video games that simulate popular sport leagues such as FIFA, UFC, NFL, F1, … [Read more...] about Formula One Champ Races Into Licensing With EA Sports

King Features Scores With PUCK HCKY Popeye Apparel Partnership

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter King Features Syndicate and PUCK HCKY have entered a licensing partnership for a collection of hockey-themed Popeye apparel. The Popeye entertainment franchise is owned by the international production and distribution company, King Features. A division of Hearst Newspapers, King Features Syndicate specializes in content syndication, … [Read more...] about King Features Scores With PUCK HCKY Popeye Apparel Partnership

Popeye Golf USA Tees Up New Products at the 2023 PGA Show

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Popeye Golf USA is debuting a range of new licensed products this month at the 2023 PGA Show in Orlando, Fla. The PGA Show is an annual trade show organized by Reed Exhibitions and the Professional Golfer's Association of America. This year's PGA Show runs from Jan. 24 to Jan. 27. The new licensed products from Popeye Golf USA include … [Read more...] about Popeye Golf USA Tees Up New Products at the 2023 PGA Show

Sports Licensing: The Point.1888 Rejoins British Olympic Team

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Team GB and The Point.1888 have renewed their licensing and retail partnership for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Point.1888 is a retail-focused brand extension agency that specializes in matching brands with retailers and manufacturers to create licensed product collections. “We are incredibly proud of the resilience and … [Read more...] about Sports Licensing: The Point.1888 Rejoins British Olympic Team

Five Trends That Will Shape the Future of Sports Licensing

By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief With the Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show coming up, we’ve turned our attention to the ways the sector is changing in the face of pandemic pressure and technological change. Professional sports licensing, after all, took a savage beating during the pandemic in terms of revenue, but TLL believes the industry also used that time to … [Read more...] about Five Trends That Will Shape the Future of Sports Licensing