By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Perfetti Van Melle Licensing just announced a new partnership with The Ugly Duck, melding the playfulness of Chupa Chups with the innovative design of TUD. The collaboration is intended to celebrate the fusion of nostalgia and contemporary design, creating collectibles that evoke the joy of childhood. Based in Dubai, The Ugly Duck … [Read more...] about Chupa Chups Announces Beautiful Partnership With The Ugly Duck
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Authentic Brands Signs Key eCommerce Deal With Cart.com
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Retail giant Authentic Brands Group has just signed a major strategic agreement with Cart.com for marketing and ecommerce services. Cart.com is a leading provider of unified commerce and logistics solutions, which enable merchants to sell and fulfill wherever their customers are. Through the partnership, Cart.com will provide … [Read more...] about Authentic Brands Signs Key eCommerce Deal With Cart.com
John Soules and Mike’s Hot Honey Bringing Some Sweet Heat
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter John Soules Foods has partnered with the nation’s #1 hot honey brand, Mike’s Hot Honey®, to create its new Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Bites. John Soules Foods is a leading national producer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook chicken and beef products and is the #1 producer of chicken and beef fajitas in the U.S. Mike's Hot Honey is … [Read more...] about John Soules and Mike’s Hot Honey Bringing Some Sweet Heat
BEAM Be Amazing Introduces Dole Whip Inspired Health Supplements
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The BEAM Be Amazing health brand has expanded its partnership with Dole Food Company to introduce Dole Whip flavored powder supplements. The new co-branded supplement line includes a Dole Whip Strawberry Vegan Protein Powder and a Dole Whip Pineapple Pre-Workout Powder. "With the success of our first flavor collaboration with Dole, our … [Read more...] about BEAM Be Amazing Introduces Dole Whip Inspired Health Supplements
Wet Seal Announces Major Shift From Traditional Retail
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Wet Seal fast-fashion company is shifting its business operations away from traditional retail stores to focus on wholesale brand licensing. To facilitate its transition into the licensing industry, the company has signed an agreement with Style Revolution that grants them the rights to manufacture and distribute Wet Seal branded … [Read more...] about Wet Seal Announces Major Shift From Traditional Retail
Tesco Unveils Online Shop to Compete With Amazon in the UK
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The British supermarket giant Tesco is taking on Amazon, opening an online marketplace to sell a wide variety of products. While Tesco is primarily a grocer, the online shop will be selling things you wouldn't normally see in the grocery aisles, from furniture to toys, appliances to clothing. The Tesco shop has already put up roughly … [Read more...] about Tesco Unveils Online Shop to Compete With Amazon in the UK
Red Cross Clicks With Tetris For Promotion of Blood Donations
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The American Red Cross has been attracting thousands of new blood donors through a partnership with the mobile gaming brand Tetris. The partners are making blood donations fun, while celebrating the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking game. Starting May 20 and ending June 9, blood donors can receive an exclusive Tetris x Red Cross … [Read more...] about Red Cross Clicks With Tetris For Promotion of Blood Donations
Forget Diet Soda: WeightWatchers Offers ‘Diet Wine’
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The Traces wine brand has created a new wine collection in collaboration with WW International for distribution in Ireland and the UK. Part of the DrinkWell group, Traces is an eco-friendly and low-calorie wine brand that specializes in creating high-quality products that use natural ingredients and sustainable grape cultivation methods. The … [Read more...] about Forget Diet Soda: WeightWatchers Offers ‘Diet Wine’
Licensed Star Wars Oreo Cookies Rocket into Retail Market
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mondelēz International's Oreo brand is releasing officially licensed Star Wars Oreo Cookies in collaboration with Lucasfilm. The special-edition Star Wars Oreo Cookie collaboration includes two variations for the dark side and light side factions of the Star Wars science-fiction franchise. "Pairing two tremendously loved communities to launch … [Read more...] about Licensed Star Wars Oreo Cookies Rocket into Retail Market
Nelvana Named Canadian Licensing Agency for MGA Entertainment
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Nelvana has signed a licensing and consumer product representation agreement with MGA Entertainment for the company's Canadian expansion initiatives. A subsidiary of Corus Entertainment, Nelvana is an entertainment company and licensing agency that specializes in producing and distributing branded children's entertainment, in addition to … [Read more...] about Nelvana Named Canadian Licensing Agency for MGA Entertainment