Zak Designs has released a 25-ounce Tritan bottle and 24.5-ounce Riff bottle to help get Lego fans across the country ready for “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part,” scheduled to debut February 8.
Cambridge Silversmiths has signed a licensing agreement with celebrity chef Robert Irvine to develop a collection of kitchen prep, cutlery and hydration products. Irvine is best known for his top-rated Food Network television show “Restaurant: Impossible.”
Mark Feldstein & Associates already has products on tap as it proceeds under its recently announced Precious Moments licensing deal.
Mark Feldstein & Associates has signed a licensing agreement with giftware manufacturer Precious Moments, Inc. to design, manufacture and distribute inspirational products.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Country Living magazine have teamed up to launch a licensed home goods and apparel collection, available exclusively at Cracker Barrel locations nationwide and online.
Lifetime Brands has entered into a licensing agreement with Instant Brands, Inc., the makers of Instant Pot. Company officials said it will create and distribute official Instant Pot branded accessories, including bakeware, prep accessories and cutting boards.
W&P Design has debuted a licensed Star Wars collection of barware, baking accessories and aprons.
Small electrics supplier Kalorik is teaming with Bluestar Alliance on a licensing agreement related to the Brookstone brand.
Bluestar Alliance and HoMedics recently signed a $165 million, five-year license agreement under the Brookstone brand. The license covers a range of massage, massage chair, home environment and other select product categories.
Corelle Brands has launched the Tosi by Pyrex collection of decorated glass food storage containers.
Sears has signed several licensing agreements that will broaden the assortment and reach of its Kenmore and DieHard brands at U.S. retailers, including a line of Kenmore housewares.
Clipper Corp., which carries the Viking license for housewares, is tapping into the consumer desire for the “Viking lifestyle.” The company will debut new cookware and bakeware in the line and will expand the brand into complementary kitchenware and housewares products.
Williams Sonoma, together with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, is launching new products inspired by the “Harry Potter” films.
Bluestar Alliance has closed its acquisition of the Brookstone brand. The company said that, participating in the acquisition, is Apex Digital Inc., a U.S. consumer electronics company that will operate the Brookstone website and airport stores.
To give gamers a dedicated place to play, PBteen has struck a deal with Sony Interactive Entertainment to develop a PlayStation licensed collection of home furnishings and décor.
Epoca International has been tapped to be the manufacturer of non-electric housewares for Buzzfeed’s new brand Goodful. The line will officially launch this month at Macy’s, however, products are already being rolled out on the Macy’s website.
Bluestar Alliance has been selected as the winning bidder for the Brookstone intellectual property and related assets after a recent auction process. Bluestar said its bid includes cash and other consideration in excess of $80 million.
Gibson Overseas has entered into a licensing partnership with John Deere to create a new multi-category program based on the farmhouse heritage and retro appeal of the John Deere brand.
RSquared/Zrike Brands will be opening a new showroom at Forty One Madison this month. The new showroom, located on the 10th floor, will be open for the New York Tabletop Market, to be held October 9 through 12.
Vandor, a design and distribution company that creates licensed home products including drinkware, kitchenware, home décor and sculpted collectibles, has been acquired by Bioworld Merchandising. Bioworld Merchandising delivers licensed apparel and accessories for entertainment brands.