By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Updating our story last week, Authentic Brands Group has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Boardriders. Through the acquisition Authentic strategically expands its portfolio of world-renowned superbrands with the addition of the most iconic brands in board sports including Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, … [Read more...] about Update: Authentic Brands Group Signs Agreement to Acquire Boardriders
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Status Accessories to Produce Rugged Accessories for Rocky Brands
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Rocky Brands has entered into a licensing agreement with Status Accessories to design and distribute products under the Durango and Rocky Boots brands. The partnership was brokered on behalf of Status Accessories' by the Perpetual Licensing agency. Perpetual Licensing specializes in building brands through strategic product … [Read more...] about Status Accessories to Produce Rugged Accessories for Rocky Brands
Licensing Law: Adidas Backs Away From Opposition to Black Lives Matter Trademark
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Adidas has withdrawn its legal opposition to a trademark application from the activist group Black Lives Matter. The footwear giant filed a request to the US Patent and Trademark Office to block the Black Lives Matter from trademarking a design that features three parallel lines. Adidas said in its filing on Monday that the logo … [Read more...] about Licensing Law: Adidas Backs Away From Opposition to Black Lives Matter Trademark
Rubber Hits the Road For Goodyear Tires and HUF Footwear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The global licensing agency IMG has secured a deal between its client Goodyear Tires and the apparel and footwear brand HUF. Founded in 2002, HUF is an LA-based footwear and apparel manufacturer that specializes in skateboarding lifestyle products. The new co-branded HUF x Goodyear collection is inspired by Goodyear's long history in … [Read more...] about Rubber Hits the Road For Goodyear Tires and HUF Footwear
Kathy Ireland’s Cool Partnership With Forever Fashion for Winter Accessories
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The premium cold weather accessories manufacturer, Forever Fashion, has entered into a licensing agreement with kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW). Forever Fashion CEO Isaac Levy says the partners will develop a wide-ranging assortment of kathy ireland® winter accessories products including ponchos, ruanas, kimonos, scarves, hats, … [Read more...] about Kathy Ireland’s Cool Partnership With Forever Fashion for Winter Accessories
Bluey and Ground Up Release Children’s Shoes For Kids Foot Locker
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Ground Up International is releasing a Bluey footwear collection in partnership with Kids Foot Locker and BBC Studios Kids & Family. Jointly commissioned by BBC Studios Kids & Family and ABC Children’s, Bluey is a 2D-animated series that was created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in association with Screen … [Read more...] about Bluey and Ground Up Release Children’s Shoes For Kids Foot Locker
Ukraine Designers Featured at Paris Fashion Week
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The upcoming Fashion Week in Paris will give companies a chance to support Ukrainian designers, as they fight to survive the Russian invasion. Seven Ukrainian designers will showcase their Autumn Winter 2023 collections at Paris Fashion Week from March 3-7 in the famous first arrondissement located at 7 Rue d’Argenteuil. This … [Read more...] about Ukraine Designers Featured at Paris Fashion Week
Retail Licensing: Care Bears Popping Up at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sagoo Licensing has brokered a deal for Cloudco Entertainment to launch a Care Bears Pop-Up in the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann department store. Branded pop-up retail stores have become a significant trend in the licensing industry in the past year. As the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have lifted, more consumers are looking for … [Read more...] about Retail Licensing: Care Bears Popping Up at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
Poetic Brands Signs Squishmallows For First Footwear Partnership
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter The licensed apparel company Poetic Brands has secured the first licensee for its newly-created footwear division. The first licensing partnership for Poetic Brands new division is with the Original Squishmallows toy brand. For the licensing collaboration, Poetic Brands is developing a collection of Squishmallow-themed children’s … [Read more...] about Poetic Brands Signs Squishmallows For First Footwear Partnership
Prada Appoints New Leadership As Part of Succession Plan
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Prada is going through momentous changes as the renowned fashion house's co-CEO's and founders prepare to step down. Miuccia Prada and her husband Patrizio Bertelli are stepping back from their day-to-day leadership roles as they prepare to transition the company to the next generation. The couple's son, Lorenzo Bertelli, is expected to … [Read more...] about Prada Appoints New Leadership As Part of Succession Plan