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T-shirt from Homegrown collection, Carrots by Anwar Carrots, Walmart
Fashion
Walmart Announces Collaboration with Carrots by Anwar CarrotsWalmart Announces Collaboration with Carrots by Anwar Carrots

“Homegrown” Collection includes hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, jogger sweatpants and T-shirts.

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Jan 16, 2025
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MINISO Thailand Flagship Store
Retail News & Trends
MINISO Launches Flagship Store in ThailandMINISO Launches Flagship Store in Thailand
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Jan 14, 2025
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NRF Big Show 2025 - Jason Dixson Photography
Retail News & Trends
A Recap of NRF '25: Retail's Big ShowA Recap of NRF '25: Retail's Big Show
byPatricia DeLuca
Jan 14, 2025
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Kimetsu no Yaiba Birth Flower Series Figures, Demon Slayer, POP MART
Toys & Games
‘Demon Slayer,’ POP MART Launch Collaborative Blind Box Series‘Demon Slayer,’ POP MART Launch Collaborative Blind Box Series
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Jan 13, 2025
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Hello Kitty Sneakers, Ground Up, Kids Foot Locker
Footwear
Ground Up Intros Hello Kitty High-Top SneakerGround Up Intros Hello Kitty High-Top Sneaker
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Jan 13, 2025
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Licensing for Retail Column
Retail News & Trends
Licensing for Retail: January 2025Licensing for Retail: January 2025
byLaura Freedman-Dagg
Jan 13, 2025
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Catalyst Brands logo
Retail News & Trends
SPARC Group, JCPenny Merge to Form Catalyst Brands
SPARC Group, JCPenny Merge to Form Catalyst Brands
Jan 9, 2025
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Wallace & Gromit products, Forbidden Planet, Aardman
Entertainment
Aardman, Forbidden Planet Launch ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Collaboration
Aardman, Forbidden Planet Launch ‘Wallace & Gromit’ Collaboration
Jan 8, 2025
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Saks x SNL, Favorite Daughter
Streaming & TV
Saks Fifth Avenue Celebrates 50 Years of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Saks Fifth Avenue Celebrates 50 Years of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Jan 8, 2025
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Jarritos collection, Native
Beauty & Cosmetics
Native Announces Limited-Edition Collections with Jarritos and Dunkin’
Native Announces Limited-Edition Collections with Jarritos and Dunkin’
Jan 3, 2025
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MINISO-GO at London Stansted Airport
Retail News & Trends
MINISO Opens London Stansted Airport Store
MINISO Opens London Stansted Airport Store
Jan 3, 2025
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Sleep Token Tour Merch, Spencer's and Global Merchandising Services
Apparel
Spencer's, Global Merchandising Services Partner for Exclusive Sleep Token Tour Merch Release
Spencer's, Global Merchandising Services Partner for Exclusive Sleep Token Tour Merch Release
Jan 2, 2025
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MEGA SPACE MOLLY Squid Game, POP MART
Toys & Games
POP MART Drops Special Edition ‘Squid Game’ Collectible
POP MART Drops Special Edition ‘Squid Game’ Collectible
Dec 20, 2024
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Build-A-Bear Workshop logo
Retail News & Trends
Build-A-Bear Opens Workshop on London’s Oxford Street
Build-A-Bear Opens Workshop on London’s Oxford Street
Dec 19, 2024
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Toys“R”Us Store Front, WHP Global
Retail News & Trends
Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us to Make Latin-America and Caribbean Debut with Flagship Store in Panama
Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us to Make Latin-America and Caribbean Debut with Flagship Store in Panama
Dec 17, 2024
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Duluth Trading Co. Appoints IMC as Exclusive Licensing Agency
Retail News & Trends
Duluth Trading Co. Appoints IMC as Exclusive Licensing Agency
Duluth Trading Co. Appoints IMC as Exclusive Licensing Agency
Dec 17, 2024
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Inside the MINISO LAND store, Madrid, MINISO
Retail News & Trends
MINISO Unveils MINISO LAND Retail Concept
MINISO Unveils MINISO LAND Retail Concept
Dec 17, 2024
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Jujutsu Kaisen Uniform Series Figures, POP MART
Retail News & Trends
POP MART ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Uniform Series Figures Revealed
POP MART ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Uniform Series Figures Revealed
Dec 12, 2024
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A collection of Cinnabon-branded products.
Food & Beverage
Ready for Pickup: GoTo Foods Expands Global Reach Through Licensing
Ready for Pickup: GoTo Foods Expands Global Reach Through Licensing
Dec 12, 2024
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byPatricia DeLuca, Senior Managing Editor
The MINISO location in Camden, London, MINISO
Retail News & Trends
A Focus on U.K. Retail and Brand Licensing
A Focus on U.K. Retail and Brand Licensing
Dec 11, 2024
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byIan Hart, Senior Digital Editor U.K. & EMEA
New Japan Pro Wrestling Store
Retail News & Trends
New Japan Pro Wrestling Teams with Event Merchandising for European Store Launch
New Japan Pro Wrestling Teams with Event Merchandising for European Store Launch
Dec 10, 2024
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Star Wars vintage soft hoodie, Gap
Apparel
Gap’s ‘Star Wars’ Capsule Collection Out Now
Gap’s ‘Star Wars’ Capsule Collection Out Now
Dec 6, 2024
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DG Torhill Explore Turquoise Suede from Clarks x “Pokémon” collection
Footwear
Clarks, ‘Pokémon’ Join Forces Again to Return to the Kanto Region
Clarks, ‘Pokémon’ Join Forces Again to Return to the Kanto Region
Dec 5, 2024
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Black Friday results 2024
Retail News & Trends
Black Friday: The Results Are In
Black Friday: The Results Are In
Dec 5, 2024
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byMcKenna Morgan, Content Editor
Disney x Macy's
Trends and Insights
License Global’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
License Global’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Dec 2, 2024
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byMcKenna Morgan, Content Editor
ARTiSTORY STORE at the West Bund Art Museum, Shanghai
Retail News & Trends
ARTiSTORY Opens Second Physical Store in Shanghai
ARTiSTORY Opens Second Physical Store in Shanghai
Nov 29, 2024
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Cath Kidston Paddington Collection, STUDIOCANAL KIDS & FAMILY, Next
Fashion
Cath Kidston Releases Second 'Paddington' Collection
Cath Kidston Releases Second 'Paddington' Collection
Nov 28, 2024
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Merry Grinchmas Krispy Kreme Doughnut Collection, Krispy Kreme, Dr. Seuss
Food & Beverage
The Grinch Visits Krispy Kreme
The Grinch Visits Krispy Kreme
Nov 27, 2024
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Black Friday sales.
Retail News & Trends
Promotions Expected to Drive Holiday Shopping Beyond Black Friday
Promotions Expected to Drive Holiday Shopping Beyond Black Friday
Nov 26, 2024
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byGianna Rosenbach, Digital Editor
Smiley Thailand pop-up shop, Naraporn.
Retail News & Trends
Smiley, Naraporn Launches Three New Pop-Up Stores in Thailand
Smiley, Naraporn Launches Three New Pop-Up Stores in Thailand
Nov 25, 2024
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Wicked ballet flats, Ground Up
Footwear
Ground Up Launches 'Wicked' Ballet Flats
Ground Up Launches 'Wicked' Ballet Flats
Nov 25, 2024
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Thrilljoy logo
Retail News & Trends
Thrilljoy Reveals Exclusive Retail Partnership with Hot Topic and BoxLunch
Thrilljoy Reveals Exclusive Retail Partnership with Hot Topic and BoxLunch
Nov 20, 2024
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Kids jumper from the H&M x Paddington collection, Lit Licensing, STUDIOCANAL KIDS & FAMILY
Fashion
Paddington Baby Collection Launches at H&M
Paddington Baby Collection Launches at H&M
Nov 20, 2024
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Imagination Island experience at FAO Schwarz in New York City, Schleich
Retail News & Trends
Schleich Unveils Imagination Island Experience at FAO Schwarz in NYC
Schleich Unveils Imagination Island Experience at FAO Schwarz in NYC
Nov 15, 2024
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That's Hot Claire’s Paris Hilton Sliving Necklace, Claire’s
Accessories
Claire’s and Paris Hilton Partner to Launch Exclusive ‘Sliving’ Jewelry
Claire’s and Paris Hilton Partner to Launch Exclusive ‘Sliving’ Jewelry
Nov 15, 2024
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