National Geographic and Clarks, one of the world’s leading names in footwear, which earlier this year launched the Clarks Kids X National Geographic footwear range, have announced a special extension to the range. Celebrating the official 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon on 20 July, the …
One of the UK’s most recognisable light entertainment and game show hosts, Vernon Kay is to take the helm of The Licensing Awards this year. Vernon will host the industry’s big night which takes place at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London on Tuesday September 10. First making his name as a host on …
With the licensing industry continuing to place emphasis on the value of upscale fashion collaborations, The Smiley Company keeps on trail-blazing the space, with many leading brands turning to Smiley to leverage its counter culture iconicity, creative values and positive marketing message. Among the 11 licensees showing Spring 2020 Smiley collections amongst Magic, Agenda …
Hasbro, Inc. and Entertainment One Ltd. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Hasbro will acquire eOne in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately £3.3 billion or US$4.0 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, eOne shareholders will receive £5.60 in …
Animaccord, an international licensing company and studio behind the worldwide hit animated cartoon, Masha and the Bear, and manufacturer of baby personal care products Neutrocare will release a branded line of personal care products. Animaccord and Neutrocare will distribute in Brazil Masha and …
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With a list that includes the sensational new Moose Toys line Kindi Kids, along with established hits Treasure X, Sesame Street, Angry Birds, Care Bears, Miraculous, Match Attax, LIFE , and That’s not my… there’s an enormous variety of licensing categories being targeted by a list of properties that …
The summer holiday is in full swing – and so is the collaboration between Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the Royal Horticultural Society – the world’s leading gardening charity. Inspired by the brand’s 50th anniversary, for which events and celebrations have been taking place all year …
Lee Jeans x Smiley brings eye-catching, urban designs to the market in a cool, fun and fresh collection for denim enthusiasts. This 30 piece workwear themed collection pays homage to 130 years of Lee Jeans and is comprised of t-shirts, hoodies, jackets and overalls. It also features Lee’s signature denim and …
Aurora World, a leading character and content company and owner of the globally successful YooHoo brand, has announced the launch of a number of YooHoo mobile applications planned for this year. They are available on a variety of platforms, including Google Play and the App Store …
The sweet vibe of Chupa Chups keeps spreading in fashion retailers around the world. This summer the trendy Japanese retailer G.U. has developed a complete Chupa Chups range of pop and vintage t-shirts for young girls. Chupa Chups has been regularly collaborating with Fast Retailing through …
Carte Blanche Group has appointed CPLG as its licensing agent for Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxemburg (Benelux), the Nordics and Central Eastern Europe (CEE) for its portfolio of award-winning brands including the Me to You properties: Tatty Teddy, Tiny Tatty Teddy and My Dinky Bear …