The outlook for the upcoming Halloween sales season is both cautious and optimistic. Caution is the word when it comes to supply chain issues that have hampered every product category may delay some shipments during the critical 8-10 week sales period. And then there is the question of whether …
As the first of the major toy companies reporting financial this week, comments by Hasbro’s executives offer the first window into industry conditions as we get nearer to the all-important holiday selling season. Mattel and Jakks Pacific also are reporting earnings this week. Hasbro raised wholesale prices …
Brand Licensing Europe, in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, will support the industry as it collectively looks to a post-pandemic future with a ‘What’s Next’ theme weaving throughout the show in 2021. BLE returns this year with a new multi-platform format taking place …
Perfetti Van Melle group has teamed up with prestigious Malaysian fashion company The dUCk Group, to create a colorful and “POPtimistic” apparel collection featuring the well-known brands dUCk x Chupa Chups. This is a bright, upbeat and unique fashion collection. The complete line of apparel …
“After the year and half that we have all had, it feels all the more triumphant to be able to announce the finalists in The Licensing Awards 2021 – with the winners being revealed at a physical awards event on 14 September which will be some reunion!” commented Ian Hyder, joint managing director of …
Today, award-winning inclusive play company PunkinFutz is launching a collection of creative play products and accessories featuring beloved Sesame Street characters. The new line is designed specifically to support children with a broad range of physical, sensory, developmental, and emotional needs …
Billabong and Wrangler® are pleased to announce the launch of their first-ever collaboration – the Billabong x Wrangler Collection – which celebrates the best of both brands and the exciting result achieved when you put a western spin on vintage surf. The Billabong x Wrangler Collection’s first installment …
Ahead of its 50 year anniversary, the iconic lifestyle brand Smiley is delighted to announce its partnership with Concept One Accessories, working together on the release of a range of products from headwear, cold weather accessories, wallets, handbags and more, available in five territories …
Peanuts Worldwide is pleased to announce that the highly accomplished consumer products and brand executive Tim Erickson has been named Executive Vice President of Brand, Peanuts Worldwide…
BBC Studios, the distributor and licensing agent for the long-running action adventure series Doctor Who, is partnering with Beeline Creative, Hallmark, and Rittenhouse to bring brand new collectibles to fans in the U.S. later this year…
Bestselling independent publishers Grow Grit Press and Insight Editions have partnered on a publishing program for the best-selling series Ninja Life Hacks that will extend the brand into…
Innovative, independent trainer label Lavair has announced the official release date for a limited-edition Mega Drive themed collaboration with legendary gaming company, SEGA®…