1,400 retailers, licensees, licensors and suppliers gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London Tuesday for The Licensing Awards.

April 6, 2018

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1,400 retailers, licensees, licensors and suppliers gathered at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London Tuesday to honor the U.K. licensing industry’s highest achievers at The Licensing Awards.

Comedian and entertainer Miles Jupp hosted the event, with winners including Asda, Coca-Cola, Frozen, Peppa Pig and many more.

“What an astonishing night for the whole licensing industry," says Ian Hyder, director, The Licensing Awards. "It was fantastic to be able to celebrate so many great achievements in licensing. The industry support and engagement in helping to grow these awards to something really special is astounding.”

The Licensing Awards 2014 Winners:

RETAILER AWARDS

  • Best Retailer of Preschool Licensed Products (age group 0-5): Asda

  • Best Retailer of Kids’ Licensed Products (age group 6-16): Argos

  • Best Retailer of Adult Licensed Products: Forbidden Planet

  • The Radar Award: Lakeland

  • Top Retailer: Asda

LICENSED PRODUCT AWARDS

  • Best Licensed Toys or Games Range: Peppa Pig Weebles from Character Options

  • Best Licensed Dress-Up or Partyware Range: Disney Frozen dress-up from Rubie’s Masquerade

  • Best Licensed Preschool Apparel Range (0-5 years): Paddington Babywear from Baby Gap

  • Best Licensed Children or Adult Apparel Range: The Beano footwear range from Dr. Martens

  • Best Written, Listening or Learning Range: FIFA World Cup stickers and sticker book from Panini U.K.

  • Best Licensed Paper Products or Stationery Range: Frozen birthday cards from Moonpig.com

  • Best Licensed Giftware Range: Despicable Me backpacks from Posh Paws International

  • Best Licensed Home Décor, Tableware or Housewares Range: Great British Bake Off kitchenware range from Ethos Housewares

  • Best Licensed Food or Drink Range: Mr. Men and Little Miss biscuits from Biscuiteers

  • Best Licensed Brand Range: Jamie Oliver Kitchenware from Merison Retail

  • The Innovation Award: Star Wars homewares from Bluw

LICENSED PROPERTY AWARDS

  • Best Preschool Licensed Property: Peppa Pig

  • Best Film or TV Licensed Property: Frozen

  • Best Gaming Or New Media Licensed Property: Angry Birds

  • Best Brand Licensed Property: Coca-Cola

  • Best Music or Celebrity Licensed Property: One Direction

  • Best Sports Licensed Property: Liverpool Football Club

  • The Best Classic Licensed Property: Thomas & Friends

  • Best Licensed Marketing Communication Award: Shaun the Sheep’s Pompom Parade campaign for Wool

HONORARY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

David Scott

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