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Victoria Beckham ties up with Reebok

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Noted designer Victoria Beckham is passing her design talents to the sportswear sector revealing a new collaboration with Reebok. The new range is expected in late 2018 and will sit under Reebok’s Innovation Collective.

A statement from Reebok said that the collection with Victoria will ‘fuse their combined passion and creativity together to enable women across the world to feel powerful in who they are.’

In her excitement, Victoria commented, “Having the opportunity to realise my aesthetic within a sportswear environment is something that I have long wanted to do. Partnering with Reebok will enable me to further promote my vision in a new category.

“It’s incredibly exciting to work with such an iconic brand that epitomises my belief in encouraging women to be the best version of themselves.”

Corinna Werkle, senior vice president of women’s initiatives at Reebok added, “As a brand, we look to partner with not just influential women, but women who want to truly change the world. There’s no better embodiment of this than Victoria.”

 

UK toy company Sambro is new licensee of Ben 10

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Cartoon Network’s world famous franchise Ben 10 has a new licensee in the shape of UK toy company Sambro which will develop branded pocket money toys, creative play items, stationery and backpacks.

Ben 10 re-launched last October in the UK with Playmates serving as master toy licensee. In addition to a toy range distributed in the UK by Flair, other licensees include Smith & Brooks (daywear), Fashion UK (Daywear), Cooneen Group (nightwear and underwear), Drew Pearson International (accessories), Roy Lowe and Songs (socks), Centum Books (master publishing partner), Panini (magazine), Dreamtex (bedding) and Zak (lunchware and drinkware).

Produced by Cartoon Network Studios, the series follows Ben Tennyson who transforms into different aliens. The rebooted show has earned more than 27 million viewers across EMEA, boosted by its launch on UK free-to-air channel CITV in May. Ben 10 has been renewed for a second season and has new mobile and console games in the works.

 

 

Sesame Workshop appoints Mattel as master toy licensee for Latin America

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As part of Sesame Street’s re-launch as Sesamo in the region, Mattel’s upcoming Latin-focused line will feature Elmo Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby as well as Bert and Ernie in leading roles for the first time in the region.

To be available in May 2018, the items will focus on early childhood development and learning through play. Products will range from plastic figurines to plush, and characters will also be featured in Mattel’s Mega Bloks preschool construction sets in the US, Canada and LatAm.

Sesamo, earlier known as Vila Sesamo launched late last year with new seasons in both Spanish and Portuguese on Mexico’s Televisa, Colombia’s Senal Colombia, Brazil’s Gloob, TV Cultura and TV Brasil. Digitally, the series can be found on Netflix, Playkids and YouTube, along with social media channels.

Televisa Consumer Products oversees the brand’s licensing efforts in Mexico, with Kasmanas Licensing handling activities in Brazil.

 

Virat Kohli in a 10-year exclusive brand licensing agreement with Kolkata-based Lux Industries

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Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has entered into a 10-year exclusive brand licensing agreement with Kolkata-based Lux Industries for manufacturing and marketing the entire range of men’s innerwear and sleepwear under his brand ‘One8’.


The famed cricketer seems to be following on the footsteps of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo who also has an underwear line called CR7 which is associated with premium fashion brands such as Armani Exchange, Donna Karan and Marc Jacobs.

Cornerstone Sport, the license owner of ‘One8′ – a representation of Kohli’s jersey number 18 signed the agreement on Saturday with Lux Industries’ wholly owned subsidiary Artimas Fashion.

Interestingly, Ronaldo’s brand CR7 is also inspired by his jersey number 7 and CR are his initials.

Confirming the Kohli deal, Artimas Fashion’s representative said, ” We have entered a 10-year deal with Cornerstone Sport and have the global rights for manufacturing and marketing of the range which will come out with products like underwear, socks and sleepwear.”

A representative from the Cornerstone Sport too, confirmed the deal saying that an official correspondence will follow soon. Both the representatives however, declined to speak on the monetary aspect of the deal.

Kohli already has a clothing line of his own called ‘Wrogn’ (pronounced wrong) which is targeted at the youth. The line is available at Shoppers’ Stop retail outlets and online portals like Myntra and Jabong.

Hasbro approaches Mattel with a takeover offer

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Hasbro has approached fellow toy giant Mattel with a takeover offer. The potential takeover bid which would see Hasbro’s My Little Pony and Transformers brands join forces with Mattel’s Barbie and Hot Wheels toys was first reported four days ago on November 10.

According to a well-known analyst, an amalgamation between Hasbro and Mattel would control approximately 25% of the worldwide mass-market for traditional toys as well as significant portions of the US and domestic mass markets that comes to 30% and 40% respectively.

“This merger [between Hasbro and Mattel] has been tried several times in the past and regulations were a problem, anti-trust was a problem,” the analyst Johnson has reportedly said.

“I would point out that, right now, there are toy companies that are more competitive than we’ve ever had before. You’ve got LEGO, Spin Master, Just Play and MGA Entertainment. In fact, of the top-five toy items or toy lines out on the market right now, none of them are Hasbro or Mattel. One could make the point that there are better competitors out there now, and that could be a counter-balance,” he added.

In a BMO Capital Markets release, Johnson estimated that Mattel’s power brands viz Barbie, Fisher-Price, Thomas, Hot Wheels and American Girl could be worth more than US$8 billion.

After Toys “R” Us filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and Canada in September, Mattel had reported that its worldwide net sales declined by 13% to US$1.56 billion in Q3, while worldwide gross sales also fell by 13% to US$1.71 billion.

Following these results, Mattel announced its quarterly dividend will be suspended beginning in Q1 2018 in an effort to increase financial flexibility, strengthen the balance sheet and facilitate strategic investments.

 

Sanrio goes in for number of product launches to celebrate birthday of beloved character Hello Kitty

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Sanrio has gone in for a slate of product launches and promotions to celebrate the birthday of its beloved character Hello Kitty that took place on November 1.

Primarily, Sanrio and Mattel have teamed up to pay homage to the global pop icon with a specially designed Barbie. The Barbie Hello Kitty is inspired by Hello Kitty’s signature red bow and features a Hello Kitty skirt, handbag and figurine.

The limited edition doll also includes a doll stand and certificate of authenticity, designating her status as a Gold Label Barbie Signature Doll.

The Barbie Hello Kitty is now available for pre-order on Barbie.com and will be available at select retailers nationwide, as well as at Sanrio.com and select Sanrio stores, in mid-November.

Meanwhile, Rastaclat has partnered with Sanrio to create a capsule collection inspired by Hello Kitty, Keroppi and Badtz-Maru. The Rastaclat bracelet collection will be available via Rastaclat.com and Sanrio.com, as well as select Sanrio stores and specialty retailers starting on November 15.

The Hello Kitty Café also debuted a giant gingerbread cookie on Nov. 1, which will be available throughout the holiday season at all café locations and online at SquareUp.com.

Finally, Snapchat celebrated Hello Kitty’s birthday with a series of custom Hello Kitty lenses which were available to fans from November 1 to 5.

 

Boux Avenue leaps into international market

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As it continues its bid to boost international growth, noted lingerie business Boux Avenue has entered into new wholesale partnership deals and opened its first dedicated warehouse.

The company has signed deals with German ecommerce giant Zalando and US retailer Nordstrom for autumn 17, as the business continues to drive wholesale growth, having launched on Asos, Very, Lipsy and Littlewoods last year.

Last week, the brand opened its first dedicated warehouse and distribution facility in Crewe. It covers 70,000 sq ft and has 150 staff members.

Earlier this year, the company also invested in upgrading its IT systems, to make its platform more international and mobile-friendly.

Michael Jackson tops list of dead celebrities earning big bucks by way of licensing

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In their livings, celebrities earn a lot by way of licensing. But many of you may be unaware that celebrities continue to earn big bucks long after they expire.

Like, the King of Pop is still King even eight years after his death. Michael Jackson continues to break records from beyond the grave with a thrilling $75 million in earnings for 2017.

This year’s $75 million puts him shoulder to shoulder with Bruce Springsteen, the 17th highest.

Jackson is followed by golf legend Arnold Palmer who has grabbed the number two spot with $40 million. Palmer has been

Dead just about a year Palmer has made it to this list thanks to the 400 stores that sell Palmer-branded clothing in Asia and the 400 million cans of AriZona beverages’ Arnold Palmer’s line that sell each year.

Peanuts creator Charles Shultz has taken the third spot with $38 million mostly from the MetLife campaign with Snoopy and Charlie Brown. Though the company retired the cartoons, Shultz’s contract does not expire until 2019.

Elvis Presley has finished fourth for 2017 with $35 million. That’s up from last year’s $27 million in large part because of Memphis’ new $45 million Elvis Presley entertainment complex as well as the new hotel at Graceland called The Guesthouse.

Reggae legend Bob Marley is the fifth highest with $23 million due to the Marley Beverage Co, and the House of Marley audio products.

Top-earning dead celebrities 2017

#13. Bettie Page (died 2008) – $7.5 million

#12. Elizabeth Taylor (died 2011) – $8 million

#11. David Bowie (died 2016) – $9.5 million

#10. Albert Einstein (died 1955) – $10 million

#9. John Lennon (died 1980) – $12 million

#8. Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel (died 1991) – $16 million

#7. Prince (died 2016) – $18 million

#6. Tom Petty (died 2017) – $20 million

#5. Bob Marley (died 1981) – $23 million

#4. Elvis Presley (died 1977) – $35 million

#3. Charles Schulz (died 2000) – $38 million

#2. Arnold Palmer (died 2016) – $40 million

#1. Michael Jackson (died 2009)– $75 million

 

Walmart ties up with U.S. Armed Forces

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Walmart has launched an online, curated showcase that features an assortment of officially licensed products across all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

The online showcase will initially launch with nearly 3,000 products offered across a number of categories–including apparel and home goods.

Furthermore, each military branch like the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard independently determined their licensees and vetted suppliers which then had to apply to be included in Walmart’s Online Military Showcase.

.”As a 31-year U.S. Army veteran I’m proud to wear my Army gear, and I’m thrilled that Walmart is providing a way for all of us to shop for officially licensed military merchandise with confidence and convenience,” says retired Brigadier General Gary Profit, senior director, military programs, Walmart. “It’s a privilege to be part of such important efforts to remember our service members, veterans and their families not only on Veterans Day, but every day.”

Walmart’s Online Military Showcase is now available at Walmart.com/USMilitary. As more suppliers join the program, a broader range of products will also become available.

 

 

Amazon to host 4-day Home of Black Friday’ pop up experience for the first time this year

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Amazon will host a four day ‘Home of Black Friday’ pop up experience for the first time this year.

The retailer will host the pop up which it says will ‘celebrate the start of the Christmas shopping season and the UK’s biggest annual deals event’ – at 13 Soho Square, London from November 21 till 24 of this month.

Entry will be free of charge and doors will open to everyone on a first come first served basis from 12.30pm to 7.30pm. Back online, and this year the Amazon.co.UK, Black Friday Deals Store will be open from 00:00 on November 17 until 23:59 on November 26.

Customers will be invited to explore the best of Amazon’s Black Friday Sale and Amazon Prime, try their hand at a range of games to win prizes and take part in a number of themed workshops from foodie fun to crafts tutorials.

Visitors to the ‘Home of Black Friday’ can also sample new products and get advice from gifting and lifestyle experts.

Amazon will have new ‘Deals of the Day’ every day throughout the period ranging from Amazon devices, electronics and pet supplies to kitchen and home and garden items.

There will also be thousands of Lightning Deals – products available at a discount, in limited quantities for a short period of time introduced throughout the sale, with new deals becoming available as often as every five minutes.

“Customers tell us they love getting extra low prices so they can save on their Christmas shopping. This year we have hundreds of small businesses from our Marketplace offering great deals on their unique and creative products, making it even easier to find perfect gifts with our Black Friday sale,” said Doug Gurr, country manager, Amazon.co.UK.

“We’re making Black Friday more fun than ever by holding our first ever Home of Black Friday pop up in Central London and have just released our TV advert which features our iconic boxes having a sing-a-long to celebrate the festive season,” he added.