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The latest brand licensing retail news & trends from License Global. Find out what IPs are trending in licensed retail, what brands are launching and where and information on the latest licensed retail activations and experiences.

Smiley t-shirts for World Mental Health Day, SmileyWorld, Next, Place2Be
Entertainment
SmileyWorld, Next Team with Children’s Mental Health Charity Place2Be for World Mental Health DaySmileyWorld, Next Team with Children’s Mental Health Charity Place2Be for World Mental Health Day

100% of sales profits from T-shirts sold online at Next will support mental health for children, young people.

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Oct 10, 2024
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Judith Leiber NY
Fashion
Authentic Brands Group, Saks Global Launch Luxury PlatformAuthentic Brands Group, Saks Global Launch Luxury Platform
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Oct 9, 2024
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The Gap x Cult Gaia collection.
Fashion
Gap and Cult Gaia Drop Apparel CollabGap and Cult Gaia Drop Apparel Collab
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Oct 8, 2024
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The Krispy Kreme x “Ghostbusters” Collection
Food & Beverage
Krispy Kreme’s ‘Ghostbusters’ Collection Celebrates Film’s 40th AnniversaryKrispy Kreme’s ‘Ghostbusters’ Collection Celebrates Film’s 40th Anniversary
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Oct 8, 2024
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Prince Street Pizza x Mötley Crüe, Global Merchandising Services
Music
New Mötley Crüe Collabs Ahead of ‘Höllywood Takeöver’New Mötley Crüe Collabs Ahead of ‘Höllywood Takeöver’
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Oct 4, 2024
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x The Sidemen collection, Paramount Consumer Products & Experiences UK
Fashion
Paramount Consumer Products & Experiences UK to Launch TMNT Merch with The SidemenParamount Consumer Products & Experiences UK to Launch TMNT Merch with The Sidemen
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Oct 3, 2024
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“Skibidi Toilet,” Bonkers Toys
Toys & Games
‘Skibidi Toilet’ Enters the Toy Aisle
‘Skibidi Toilet’ Enters the Toy Aisle
Oct 1, 2024
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BLE 2024 Characters, Brand Licensing Europe
Brand Licensing Europe
Record-Breaking Attendance Makes Brand Licensing Europe 2024 the Biggest in History
Record-Breaking Attendance Makes Brand Licensing Europe 2024 the Biggest in History
Sep 27, 2024
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Hasbro
Entertainment
Event Merchandising, Hasbro to Open Transformers, Peppa Pig Stores
Event Merchandising, Hasbro to Open Transformers, Peppa Pig Stores
Sep 25, 2024
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Laura Freedman-Dagg, License Global
Brand Licensing Europe
25 Years of Brand Licensing Europe: A Conversation with The Global Licensing Group
25 Years of Brand Licensing Europe: A Conversation with The Global Licensing Group
Sep 24, 2024
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First Sanrio-themed store in Australia.
Retail News & Trends
MINISO Opens First Sanrio-Themed Store in Australia
MINISO Opens First Sanrio-Themed Store in Australia
Sep 16, 2024
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Hello Kitty collection, Claire's
Accessories
Claire’s Drops Second Exclusive Hello Kitty Collection
Claire’s Drops Second Exclusive Hello Kitty Collection
Sep 13, 2024
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MINISO Vietnam
Lifestyle
MINISO Launches Vietnam's First Sanrio-Themed Store
MINISO Launches Vietnam's First Sanrio-Themed Store
Sep 6, 2024
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Brand Licensing Europe’s Retail Mentoring Programme
Events
Brand Licensing Europe Hosts Licensing for Retail Seminar and Workshop
Brand Licensing Europe Hosts Licensing for Retail Seminar and Workshop
Sep 6, 2024
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byBen Roberts
Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and Sanrio Smile Shop, Universal CityWalk
Retail News & Trends
Universal CityWalk Adds Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and Sanrio Smile Shop
Universal CityWalk Adds Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and Sanrio Smile Shop
Sep 5, 2024
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7-Eleven Slurpee Drink Experience, Coca-Cola, OREO
Retail News & Trends
7-Eleven Unveils Slurpee Drink Experience with Coca-Cola, OREO
7-Eleven Unveils Slurpee Drink Experience with Coca-Cola, OREO
Sep 4, 2024
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Primark's "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" collection
Fashion
Primark Unveils Exclusive 'Beetlejuice' Collection in Collaboration with Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
Primark Unveils Exclusive 'Beetlejuice' Collection in Collaboration with Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
Sep 2, 2024
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The Little Prince x Zara Home collection
Home
Zara Home Announces The Little Prince Home Collection
Zara Home Announces The Little Prince Home Collection
Aug 30, 2024
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MINISO Santa Monica store.
Retail News & Trends
MINISO Unveils 200th Store in Santa Monica
MINISO Unveils 200th Store in Santa Monica
Aug 27, 2024
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Coca-Cola Oreo Zero Sugar and Oreo Coca-Cola Sandwich Cookie
Food & Beverage
Coca Cola, Oreo Team Up for Limited-Edition Drink and Cookie
Coca Cola, Oreo Team Up for Limited-Edition Drink and Cookie
Aug 19, 2024
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Style Sisters home accessories range, Lisle Licensing, Tesco
Home
Style Sisters Launch Home Accessories Range at Tesco
Style Sisters Launch Home Accessories Range at Tesco
Aug 19, 2024
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Meetings at Brand Licensing Europe 2023, License Global
Brand Licensing Europe
Brand Licensing Europe Announces Support for Retailers and Manufacturers New to Licensing
Brand Licensing Europe Announces Support for Retailers and Manufacturers New to Licensing
Aug 14, 2024
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Betty Boop x SHEIN collection
Fashion
Betty Boop and SHEIN Collaborate
Betty Boop and SHEIN Collaborate
Aug 13, 2024
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Hunter Price Intermational
Retail News & Trends
Hunter Price Announces Acquisition of Bargain Max
Hunter Price Announces Acquisition of Bargain Max
Aug 12, 2024
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Beetlejuice Gift Collection, Mad Beauty
Movies
Mad Beauty Unveils ‘Beetlejuice’ Gift Collection
Mad Beauty Unveils ‘Beetlejuice’ Gift Collection
Aug 8, 2024
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Kappa x Primark collection
Fashion
Primark Partners with Kappa for New Collection
Primark Partners with Kappa for New Collection
Aug 7, 2024
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Forever 21 x Lee Collection
Fashion
Forever 21, Lee Launch ‘70s-Inspired Back-to-School Merch
Forever 21, Lee Launch ‘70s-Inspired Back-to-School Merch
Aug 7, 2024
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H&M, Ev Bravado and Téla D'Amore collection
Fashion
H&M, Ev Bravado and Téla D'Amore Collaborate
H&M, Ev Bravado and Téla D'Amore Collaborate
Aug 7, 2024
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MINISO X Chiikawa Pop Up Store in HK
Lifestyle
MINISO and Chiikawa Debut Pop-Up Store
MINISO and Chiikawa Debut Pop-Up Store
Aug 5, 2024
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Accessible Home Furnishings, Pottery Barn, Michael Graves Design
Home
Pottery Barn, Michael Graves Design Launch Accessible Home Furnishings
Pottery Barn, Michael Graves Design Launch Accessible Home Furnishings
Aug 2, 2024
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Del Monte t-shirt, Urban Outfitters
Apparel
Del Monte, Urban Outfitters Launch Exclusive Graphic Tees
Del Monte, Urban Outfitters Launch Exclusive Graphic Tees
Jul 31, 2024
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Harry Potter throw, Warner Bros. Discovery
Movies
Warner Bros. Discovery, Retailers Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday
Warner Bros. Discovery, Retailers Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday
Jul 30, 2024
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Wednesday x Pottery Barn collection
Streaming & TV
Pottery Barn Launches Collection Inspired by Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’
Pottery Barn Launches Collection Inspired by Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’
Jul 30, 2024
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Child in front of school bus.
Retail News & Trends
Back-to-Class Shopping Has Begun
Back-to-Class Shopping Has Begun
Jul 18, 2024
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byJane Neal
Dolly Parton kitchen and housewares collection, Dolly Parton, Dollar General
Home
Dolly Parton, Dollar General Partners on Kitchen, Housewares Collection
Dolly Parton, Dollar General Partners on Kitchen, Housewares Collection
Jul 17, 2024
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Blippi, Moonbug Entertainment
Entertainment
Blippi, Dove Embark on Mission to Build Body Confidence in Young Children Through New Episodes and Music VideosBlippi, Dove Embark on Mission to Build Body Confidence in Young Children Through New Episodes and Music Videos
Oct 9, 2024
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François Brindeau is licensing and merchandising manager for l’Automobile Club de l’Ouest.
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