By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Falcon’s Creative Group has been named master planner, attraction designer and creative guardian of the first-ever Dragon Ball theme park. Falcon's Creative Group is a division of Falcon’s Beyond Global, Inc. Unveiled at AnimeJapan on March 22, the Dragon Ball theme park experience will span over 500,000 square meters and will be a … [Read more...] about Falcon’s Beyond To Play Key Role in First-Ever Dragon Ball Theme Park
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Beanstalk and Chef Eric Adjepong Launch Crate & Barrel Kitchen Gear
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Classy homewear chain Crate & Barrel is releasing a new kitchen collection with chef, host, and cookbook author Eric Adjepong. The collection, brokered by Beanstalk, was inspired by Eric’s Ghanaian roots and New York City hometown aesthetic, bringing his passion for cooking and entertaining to customers’ homes. With over 60 pieces … [Read more...] about Beanstalk and Chef Eric Adjepong Launch Crate & Barrel Kitchen Gear
Online Meeting Platform for Licensing Expo is Now Open
TLL Staff Licensing Expo has now opened its new and enhanced Meetings Platform for the upcoming tradeshow, taking place May 21–23. The annual Expo is the premiere event for the global licensing industry, and will again be held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. In a typical year, more than 5,000 brands and 16,000 retailers, licensees, manufacturers, distributors, and … [Read more...] about Online Meeting Platform for Licensing Expo is Now Open
European Apparel Retailer Primark Undertakes Major Expansion in US
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The expansion of the European clothing retailer Primark is creating new opportunities for North American companies in the licensing industry. Primark is an international fashion retailer employing more than 70,000 team members in 16 countries in Europe and now in the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark … [Read more...] about European Apparel Retailer Primark Undertakes Major Expansion in US
Unrivaled Group Unleashing Tech Solution to Boost Women’s Sports and Business
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Unrivaled Group has launched a new organization to boost Women’s Sports and Business using brand-specific, AI-powered systems to reveal the performance and perceptions of brands to help them improve. The new division is being launched through a merger with women’s-certified companies Realbusiness and Fuse Solutions. Since 2008, … [Read more...] about Unrivaled Group Unleashing Tech Solution to Boost Women’s Sports and Business
Overtime: The New Sports League Passes 100 Million Followers
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The next-gen sports brand Overtime has just blown through a major milestone, boasting 100 million followers and 3 billion monthly views. The organization, which runs pro football and basketball leagues for younger players, also presents a major opportunity for sports licensing. That's not just due to the incredibly fast growth in … [Read more...] about Overtime: The New Sports League Passes 100 Million Followers
Sprouts Farmers Market Supporting 8 NIL Deals With Female Athletes
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Sprouts Farmers Market is marking Women's History Month by supporting eight new Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with female athletes from schools in Sprouts communities across the country. Sprouts is a long-term and dedicated supporter of women's sports. To date, Sprouts has executed more than 150 female athlete deals through NIL … [Read more...] about Sprouts Farmers Market Supporting 8 NIL Deals With Female Athletes
CCG Acquires World’s Largest Autograph Authenticator
By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Certified Collectibles Group has reached a definitive agreement to acquire leading autograph authentication service James Spence Authentication. The acquisition will allow CCG to integrate the authentication, grading, and encapsulation of autographed collectibles. Prior to the acquisition, CCG has only offered witnessed authentication of … [Read more...] about CCG Acquires World’s Largest Autograph Authenticator
LEGO Unleashes Fan-Designed Dungeons & Dragons Set
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The LEGO Group has unveiled a new set based on Dungeons & Dragons and designed by a super fan. The set came about through the company's LEGO Ideas program, which challenges its fans to design a set that is then custom made by the LEGO team. The project was conceived to mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary role-playing game that … [Read more...] about LEGO Unleashes Fan-Designed Dungeons & Dragons Set
Licensing Roundup: The GAP, Beatles Monopoly Game, And More
American Leather Partners With DreamFit for Sofa Sleeper Sheet Solution American Leather and DreamFit have come up with a cool solution for your overnight guests. The partners will be showing off a new, custom-made bed sheet collection for the Texas-based upholstery company’s sofa sleepers at the spring High Point Market. The collection expands DreamFit’s Enhanced Bamboo … [Read more...] about Licensing Roundup: The GAP, Beatles Monopoly Game, And More