Retail News & Trends

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.

Hello Kitty collection, Claire's
Accessories
Claire’s Drops Second Exclusive Hello Kitty CollectionClaire’s Drops Second Exclusive Hello Kitty Collection

Second collection is dropping to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary.

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Sep 13, 2024
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MINISO Vietnam
Lifestyle
MINISO Launches Vietnam's First Sanrio-Themed StoreMINISO Launches Vietnam's First Sanrio-Themed Store
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Sep 6, 2024
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Brand Licensing Europe’s Retail Mentoring Programme
Events
Brand Licensing Europe Hosts Licensing for Retail Seminar and WorkshopBrand Licensing Europe Hosts Licensing for Retail Seminar and Workshop
byBen Roberts
Sep 6, 2024
5 Min Read
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 ShopUniversal CityWalk Adds Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and Sanrio Smile Shop
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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, OREO7-Eleven Unveils Slurpee Drink Experience with Coca-Cola, OREO
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Sep 4, 2024
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Primark's "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" collection
Fashion
Primark Unveils Exclusive 'Beetlejuice' Collection in Collaboration with Costume Designer Colleen AtwoodPrimark Unveils Exclusive 'Beetlejuice' Collection in Collaboration with Costume Designer Colleen Atwood
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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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4 Min Read
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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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3 Min Read
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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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1 Min Read
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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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1 Min Read
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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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1 Min Read
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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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5 Min Read
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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Licensing Awards 2024 Finalists
Entertainment
Revealed! The Licensing Awards 2024 Finalists
Revealed! The Licensing Awards 2024 Finalists
Jul 12, 2024
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10 Min Read
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Toys“R”Us Play Day
Retail News & Trends
Toys“R”Us Announces New Global Holiday
Toys“R”Us Announces New Global Holiday
Jul 11, 2024
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3 Min Read
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The Rolling Stones Over Los Angeles
Retail News & Trends
The Rolling Stones Take Over Los Angeles Shops
The Rolling Stones Take Over Los Angeles Shops
Jul 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Friends back to school collection, Forever 21
Apparel
Forever 21, Disney Unite for Back-to-School Collection
Forever 21, Disney Unite for Back-to-School Collection
Jul 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Miraball Artwork, Wyncor
Toys & Games
Wyncor to Launch Miraball Line at Carrefour Stores
Wyncor to Launch Miraball Line at Carrefour Stores
Jul 9, 2024
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G-STAR storefront, WHP Global
Apparel
WHP Global Inks New License with FFI Global for G-STAR Kids’ Line
WHP Global Inks New License with FFI Global for G-STAR Kids’ Line
Jul 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Bag from Disney’s Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring collection, H&M
Accessories
H&M Presents Disney’s Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring
H&M Presents Disney’s Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring
Jul 5, 2024
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Lush x TMNT, Lush, Paramount
Retail News & Trends
Lush Teams with ‘TMNT’
Lush Teams with ‘TMNT’
Jul 1, 2024
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Smiley Store, China, The Smiley Company
Retail News & Trends
The Smiley Company Expands to China
The Smiley Company Expands to China
Jun 28, 2024
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2 Min Read
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MINISO store, Champs-Elysées, Paris
Lifestyle
MINISO Opens New Paris Flagship on Champs-Elysées
MINISO Opens New Paris Flagship on Champs-Elysées
Jun 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
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Roller Rabbit x Pottery Barn Kids
Home
Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen Launch Roller Rabbit Collab
Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen Launch Roller Rabbit Collab
Jun 24, 2024
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1 Min Read
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