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| Ann Edwards Signs Muglamania
| Artist Ann Edwards has announced a range of bone china mugs produced and sold exclusively by Warwickshire based company Muglamania. | | | Joester Loria to Rep Eric Carle
| | The Joester Loria Group inked a deal with Eric Carle to represent The World of Eric Carle licensing program. | | | Bioworld Signs 2Kool2BTrue
| | Bioworld has signed a European apparel deal with 2Kool2BTrue, the Miami tattoo-inspired artwork brand. | | | Two Town Adds Life is Country Line
| | Art licensing agency Two Town Studios and Soft As A Grape will release a new line of apparel based on the Life Is Country collection in January 2012. | | | MGL Signs Valentina Deal
| | MGL has signed a deal for its artist Valentina with Dubai Library Distributors to produce back-to-school, social stationery, lunch boxes, wallet and various bag designs including trolley bags. | | | MGL to Rep She's SO Creative
| | MGL will represent a new humor line, She's SO Creative, produced by San Francisco artist Stephanie Orma. | | | Art of Possibility Signs Fabric Deal
| | Art of Possibility Studios has partnered with Westminster Fibers for Jazz City, a fabric collection featuring the artwork of Charles Blackwell and Joan Fabian. | | | Firefly Signs Photographer
| | Firefly Brand Management will represent photographer Anne Geddes, who specializes in children's portraits and pregnancy photography. | | | Ripple Junction Teams with Artist Tharp
| | Ripple Junction has partnered with artist Jason Tharp to launch his Ohiya brand of original characters. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| Famosa Launches Chupa Chups Plush
| | Play by Play, a Famosa Group company, is launching a Chupa Chups plush toy range this month. | | | CMG to Rep Jane Russell
| | The estate of actress and philanthropist Jane Russell, who passed away on Feb. 28, 2011, will be represented worldwide exclusively by CMG. | | | Innovative Artists Signs Celebs
| | Innovative Artists Agency has signed a wide breadth of agreements for various celebrity clients to support and grow its recently launched branding and licensing division. | | | Discovery Launches Travel Tours
| | Discovery Enterprises International and G Adventures are partnering to extend Discovery Adventures travel tours, outside of the U.S. | | | Grateful Dead Apparel Debuts
| | Grateful Dead Productions and Rhino Entertainment will work with Tucker Rocky Distributing for a line of apparel and accessories for the power sports industry. | | | So So Happy Hits Taco Bell
| | Art Impressions has brokered a So So Happy QSR with Taco Bell. The promotion runs through March 4 at all 5,000 Taco Bell locations in the U.S. | | | Santoro Seals Deals in Europe
| | Santoro's Italian licensee Gruppo Cartorama recently launched a collection of Santoro's Tutti Cuti Bloomin' Cute fashion accessories including bags, cosmetic cases, purses, key chains, brooches and compact mirrors. | | | Stationery Team Europe Inks Deals
| | Stationery Team Europe and its bag business Blue Fish Bags has signed new properties for both stationery and bags. | | | Laura Ashley Names Agent
| | Laura Ashley has named New York-based Synergy Licensing as its newest licensing agency. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| NPD Ranks Peppa Pig No. 1
| | Entertainment One has announced NPD data published this week showing its Peppa Pig brand has held its position as the No. 1 preschool toy license for the second year running. | | | Orb Factory Makes VeggieTales Crafts
| | Big Idea Entertainment and The Orb Factory have partnered for a VeggieTales line of craft kits.
| | | Poppy Cat Goes to France
| | CAKE has sold Coolabi's animated preschool series Poppy Cat to France Télévisions. | | | Fluid Takes on Mr. Men in U.K.
| | Fluid World, U.K. licensing agency for Sanrio, has secured the representation rights to the Mr. Men and Little Miss brand following Sanrio's acquisition of the property from Chorion in December 2011. | | | New Character Launches in Australia
| | Designer Guy Paterson has launched a new, Australia-focused character brand, Smiling Bear, which debuts with three strategic partnerships: Moonpig, Zazzle and the Australian Koala Foundation. | | | Creative Rights to Rep Peter Pan
| | Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity has signed The Creative Rights Agency to develop a licensing program in the U.K. based on J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan and its associated illustration archive. | | | KJG Updates Pip Property
| | KJG, licensing agent for Pip & Co., has announced that the property's name has officially changed to My Cat Pip. | | | Carte Blanche Signs South America Deal
| | Carte Blanche Greetings has signed Colombian licensing agent Kopa to market its character brands Me to You and My Blue Nose Friends. | | | CopCorp Adds Happy Bunny Agents
| | CopCorp Licensing has signed new sub-agents for Jim Benton's It's Happy Bunny humorous character brand in Brazil and Benelux. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Youngest Kardashian Sisters to Make Jewelry
| | The youngest sisters in the Kardashian family, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, will expand the brand further with the launch of a jewelry line in partnership with jeweler Pascal Mouawad. | | | Monnalisa Adds Popeye Line
| | King Features licensee Monnalisa, an Italian apparel company, launched its second Popeye fall collection for girls. | | | IMC Launches Borghese Hair Line
| | IMC has collaborated with Borghese and Primary One Brands to launch a premium line of hair care products by Borghese. | | | Stride Rite Adds Star Wars Designs
| | Lucas Licensing and Stride Rite have partnered for a new Star Wars Stride Rite children's shoe collection for spring features characters from the franchise including Darth Maul, Yoda and Captain Rex. | | | Grateful Dead Apparel Debuts
| | Grateful Dead Productions and Rhino Entertainment will work with Tucker Rocky Distributing for a line of apparel and accessories for the power sports industry. | | | Plain Lazy Enters Russia
| | JELC, global licensing agent for apparel and lifestyle brand Plain Lazy, has announced the appointment of Matrix Video Group Licensing as licensing agent throughout Russia, as well as three new territory licenses. | | | Sperry Expands Top-Sider Brand
| | Sperry, owners of the Sperry Top-Sider brand, has signed five new deals to expand the brand into new categories, including belts, bags, hosiery, eyewear, swimwear and cover-ups, headwear, scarves, gloves and shoe care. New products will launch in Spring 2013. | | | CBL Inks Town & Country Deal
| | CBL Branding has signed Smart Threads for Town & Country brand men's and women's apparel in the U.S. | | | PEI Licensing Inks Penguin Deals
| | Perry Ellis International has inked four new deals in multiple product categories for the Original Penguin by Munsingwear brand. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Alamo Makes Princess Bride Wine
| | Alamo Drafthouse had partnered with The Princess Bride to feature branded wines in Alamo's signature wine collection. | | | M&M's Reveals Ms. Brown
| | M&M'S revealed the first public image of Ms. Brown yesterday at M&M'S World in Times Square. | | | Bazooka Adds Juicy Drop Taffy Candy
| | Bazooka Candy Brands will expand its Juicy Drop candy line with the launch of Juicy Drop Taffy candy, which will hit stores in March. | | | Saban Unveils Power Rangers Juice
| | Saban Brands and Genesis Today have teamed up to introduce Power Rangers Power Blasts, a line of low-calorie, low-sugar juice drinks featuring characters and images from the new "Power Rangers Samurai" action show. | | | Atlantyca Signs Chocolate Deal
| | Atlantyca Entertainment has signed Italian confectioner Sorini for a new line of Geronimo Stilton Kingdom of Fantasy chocolate Easter eggs. | | | Post Foods Signs WWE Wrestler
| | Post Foods has signed WWE wrestler John Cena for a Fruity Pebbles partnership, which includes a collectible cereal box and an instant-win promotion that awards winners a VIP meet-and-greet with Cena. | | | Planeta Junior Signs Cookie Deal
| | Planeta Junior Spain has signed a deal with Arluy for Maya the Bee 3D in Spain and Portugal. | |
| | CandyRific Adds M&M's Star Wars Flashlights
| | CandyRific is expanding its Star Wars M&M's line with branded character flashlights, which will be available April 1. | | | Peeps Taps Volkswagen for Promotion
| | Peeps brand candies has partnered with Volkswagen for its "Peeps Magical Moments Tour," in which its Peepster Volkswagen "chick" car will travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to celebrate Peeps this Christmas season. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Titchmarsh Plants Seeds
| | The Alan Titchmarsh brand will get a range of seeds and plants in the U.K., due to its partnership with horticultural brand and packet seed supplier Thompson & Morgan. | | | Character World Scoops up Sonic License
| | Character World will produce Sonic the Hedgehog branded home decor and accessory products across the EMEA, confirms SEGA Corporation. | | | Oxford Plans Home Textiles Line
| | Oxford Limited, the licensor for the University of Oxford licensing program, has signed a deal with Northern Ireland licensee McCaw Allan for a range of kitchen textiles, tea towels and handkerchiefs. | | | Marvel Inks Two Furniture Deals
| | Marvel Entertainment inked a deal with Delta Children's Products for a line of super hero furniture, as well as an agreement with DreamSeat for branded chair panels. | | | Emily Green Signs C.R. Gibson
| | Emily Green inked an agreement with gift manufacturer C.R. Gibson to expand its Emily Green collection. | | | KJG Plans Rubik's Furniture
| | KJG Licensing, European licensing agent for the Rubik's Cube brand, signed a deal with surface tension for a branded furniture line. | | | Dinosaur Train Toiletries Hit Shelves
| | Atxilipu, the Portuguese licensing agent for Dinosaur Train, unveiled the first product from its deal with Secret Fragrancy: a Dinosaur Train gift set with shampoo and shower and bath gel. | | | Surf Ohio Inks Wall Décor Deal
| | Surf Ohio inked a deal with Dayton-based Jones' Rustic Sign for a Longboard Legends Collection wall décor line. | | | USPS Debuts White House Ornament
| | The U.S. Postal Service has teamed with Rhode Island-based ChemArt for this year's White House Holiday Ornament, now available at approximately 7,000 Post Offices across the U.S. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| License! Global Names Top 125
| | License! Global has published its annual list of the Top 125 Global Licensors. | | | Retail Sales Up in February
| | Same-store sales increased 4.4 percent in February, according to Kantar Retail, declining from the 4.9 percent gain in January, but up over the 3.9 percent increase reported in February 2010. | | | Star Wars Top Boys' Toy License in U.S.
| | Star Wars maintained its position as the bestselling U.S. boys' toy license for the third year in a row with more than $510 million in sales, according to the NPD Group. | | | Retail Comp Sales Higher in January
| | Same-store sales continued to climb in January with a 4.9 percent gain versus a 3.2 percent gain In December for 31 retailers reporting, according to Kantar Retail. | | | Thomas Tops U.S. Preschool Toys
| | Thomas & Friends ranked number one in the preschool toys category in the U. S., according to The NPD Group. | | | U.K. Toy Industry Posts Strong Performance
| | The U.K. toy industry reported increased sales in 2010, up by 6 percent in value and 10 percent in volume, according to data provided by The NPD Group. | | | Ducati Reports Strong Apparel Sales
| | The Ducati Performance department, which oversees accessories, apparel and spare parts, reported a 24 percent increase in apparel sales for 2010, as well as a five percent increase in sales of accessories. | | | Several Licensors Recognized by Fortune
| | Several companies, which are ranked among the Top 125 Global Licensors by License! Global, were recognized as the "Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune in its annual survey. | | | NRF: Retail Will Expand in 2011
| | The NRF Foundation, the research and education arm of the National Retail Federation, released its ninth annual "Retail Horizons: Benchmarks for 2010, Forecasts for 2011" report, which was published in conjunction with U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Zippo Lighter App Ignites Android
| | Zippo and skyrockit announced the launch of the award-winning Virtual Zippo Lighter app for Android. | | | Sony Ericsson Taps Smart Mobile for Cases
| | Sony Ericsson announced an agreement with Smart Mobile to offer an array of custom mobile phone cases and covers under its "Roxfit" brand. | | | RAC and Santok for In-Car Electronics
| | The U.K. Royal Automotive Club (RAC) motoring brand, has teamed up with Santok to produce a new range of RAC branded accessories for mobile phones, MP3 players and tablets. | | | CES Goes Gaga
| | The 2011 Consumer Electronics Show returned to peak levels of attendance, exceeding last year's 126,000 attendees by as much as 15 to 20 percent. | | | Oscorp Signs Melodimedia for Home Grown Maniacs
| | Oscorp Entertainment has signed a deal with U.K. based Melodimedia, a specialist in mobile entertainment, which will see Melodimedia make Oscorp's Home Grown Maniacs available as mobile downloads and phone wallpapers. | | | Oberon Media Brings Tetris to Internet TV
| | Oberon Media inked an agreement with The Tetris Company to license the exclusive rights for the Tetris game on Internet-connected televisions. | | | Toysrus.com Expands Safety Web Content
| | Parents and caregivers can now find more child protection content and resources on Toysrus.com/Safety. |
| | Gummibär Signs Up AT New Media
| | Gummybear International and Yazoo Music have signed AT Merchandise, a division of AT New Media, as its European licensing agency for the music, ring tones and Internet character. | | | Buffy’s Back, In Virtual Online Game
| | The popular series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” will return to fans through an online virtual world, developed through a deal between Twentieth Century Fox Licensing Merchandising and The Multiverse Network. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Panini Launches U.K. Disney Magazine
| | Panini U.K.'s Disney Club Penguin Magazine will launch at retail in the U.K. Feb. 9. This four-weekly magazine is based on the virtual world for kids, Disney Club Penguin. | | | Discovery to Publish in Germany
| | Discovery Communications has partnered with The Egmont Ehapa Verlag, a subsidiary of the Scandinavian Egmont group, for an official Animal Planet magazine in Germany. | | | Planeta Junior Inks Book Deal
| | Planeta Junior Italy has signed a deal with Edicart to produce activity books based on the series, Jungle Book. | | | Topps Unveils Mars Attacks Cards
| | Topps has unveiled its commemorative Mars Attacks trading card set as part of its 50th anniversary campaign. | | | JELC Debuts Bamforth Products
| | JELC, which represents the Bamforth Collection, has expanded the property with new partners and product lines. | | | Random House Unveils Licensed Books
| | Random House unveiled a raft of licensed books. | | | Sesame And Random House Go Digital
| | Random House Children's Books and Sesame Workshop have launched a new digital publishing initiative, which focuses on early learning and reading readiness. | | | Act III Signs Frijolitos
| | Act III Licensing inked a deal to represent Frijolitos, a producer of Latino-themed educational books and toy product line designed to celebrate the traditions, folklore, and culture of the people of Latin America. | | | Rocket Licensing Signs Oly Book Deal
| | Rocket Licensing has signed a deal with Autumn Publishing, a division of Bonnier Publishing, for a line of Olly the Little White Van books to be published in the U.K. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| MTV Israel Launches
| | MTV announced the launch of localized, hebrew-language service in Israel with Ananey Communications. | | | Walmart Bid Okayed by South African Retailer
| | Massmart shareholders voted to approve Walmart's offer to purchase a 51 percent controlling stake in the South African retailer for $2.39 billion. | |
| Beanstalk Brings Kalee to Auto Partners
| | Beanstalk expanded its presence in Asia by signing a license agreement with Kalee Children's Products, a leading manufacturer and exporter of ride-on toys and other children's products, for several of its automotive clients. | | | Iconix Signs First DTR Deal in India
| | Iconix Brand Group has signed its first license agreement in India with Arvind Limited for its Mossimo brand. | | | Dream Theatre wins Bob and Thomas for India, Pakistan
| | Hit Entertainment appointed Dream Theatre Private Limited, an entertainment company based in Mumbai, with the exclusive licensing and merchandising rights for the pre-school brands, "Thomas & Friends" and "Bob the Builder" across India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. | | | A Squared and Tata Elixsi Announce Joint Venture
| | A Squared Entertainment, an international children's entertainment company, and Tata Elxsi, part of the 70 Billion USD Tata Group, signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture that will create, develop and distribute original brands, including animated entertainment and digital gaming. | | | Sesame Workshop Promotes Kang-Huneke
| | Sesame Workshop has named Myung Kang-Huneke chief of staff. | | | Millionaire Scratch Cards Deal for GTECH
| | 2waytraffic, the interactive and brand licensing division of Sony Pictures Television, signed a multi-territory deal with leading lottery company, GTECH, for a range of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" Hot Seat instant-win scratch card tickets, in conjunction with local lottery companies. | | | Editors' Picks
| | License! editors checked their crystal balls to provide a glimpse of 2005 trends and hot properties across all eight categories. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Beyblade Boutique Hits Toys 'R' Us
| | Nelvana Enterprises and Hasbro have teamed up for a Beyblade boutique in the Toys 'R' Us Times Square flagship store in New York City. | | | Retail Sales Gain in January
| | Retail same-store sales increased 4.9 percent in January, which was up over December's 3.6 percent gain and January 2011 increase of 4.2 percent. | | | Valentine's Shoppers to Spend More
| | The average person in the U.S. will spend $126.03 on Valentine's Day, up 8.5 percent over last year's $116.21, according to NRF's 2012 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey conducted by BIGinsight. | | | Walmart Plans Twilight Event
| | Walmart has partnered with Summit Entertainment for a Twilight party in 2,700 stores to support the release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 on DVD and Blu-ray. | | | Office Depot Adds Jean Chatzky Line
| | Office Depot will carry financial expert Jean Chatzky's line of financial organization products exclusively in the U.S. MeadWestvaco Consumer & Office Products developed the line. | | | Walmart Expands NASCAR Offerings
| | Walmart and NASCAR are expanding the Race Time 2012 program to include more merchandise, driver appearances and fan events at stores, accessibility to discounted race tickets and a sponsorship of driver Bill Elliott at the Coke Zero 400. | | | LIDS Plans Super Bowl Pop-up
| | Indianapolis-based headwear and sports apparel retailer LIDS Sports Group has released plans pop-up shops in prime retail locations for Super Bowl XLVI in downtown Indianapolis on the ground level of Pan Am Plaza. | | | JCPenney Reveals New Brand Plans
| | At a launch event in New York City yesterday, JCPenney Company chief executive officer Ron Johnson and president Michael Francis revealed the company's new brand identity, new spokesperson and new brand in-store shops, which will showcase top JCPenney brands. | | | Retail Assn. Names New Officers
| | The Retail Industry Leaders Association has elected Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Target Corporation, as chairman of its Board of Directors. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| The Licensing Shop Signs Moose Toys
| | The Licensing Shop inked a deal to represent Moose Toys' new product line The Trash Pack in the U.S. and Canada. | | | Tetris Signs Europe Agents
| | The Tetris Company and its merchandising agent Licensing Works! have signed two new sub-agents. | | | Jenga Heads to Casinos
| | Dimensional Branding Group, which represents Pokonobe Associates, announced yesterday a deal for Jenga video slot machines. | | | Warner Bros. Unveils Toy Strategy
| | As License! Global will reveal in its exclusive Warner Bros. Consumer Products cover feature for our soon-to-be released January/February issue, WBCP has unveiled this year's line-up of toys to support its entertainment properties, including The Dark Knight Rises and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. | | | Mattel Names HIT Execs
| | Mattel has completed its acquisition of HIT Entertainment, and has appointed David Allmark, executive vice president, Fisher-Price, to oversee the HIT portfolio of brands. | | | 'Turtles' Return to Toy Fair
| | Nickelodeon and Playmates previewed their extensive new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles product line, which will officially be unveiled at New York's Toy Fair beginning Feb. 12. | | | Konami Wins Parent Award for TGC
| | Konami Digital Entertainment has been awarded the Parent Tested Parent approved Winner's Seal of Approval for its Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading card game. | | | Techno Source Acquires 'Glow Crazy'
| | Techno Source, a division of LF Products, has acquired the Glow Crazy line from Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Co. for all toy related categories. | | | Jakks Pacific Names PR Agency
| | Jakks Pacific has named Bender/Helper Impact its media relations agency for the launch of Monsuno, its first ever boys action entertainment IP, and its product line for Nickelodeon property Winx Club. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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