Williams Sonoma has joined forces with Instant Pot to bring a special edition Star Wars by Instant Pot cooker collection to retail.
Mark Feldstein & Associates is debuting a lineup of colorful and engaging wall clocks it has planned for 2020 release. The new clocks include licensed examples, in which the company partners with Coca-Cola, and novel, themed designs.
A major part of what mass-market furniture producers wanted to showcase at the Fall High Point Market was gaming.
Igloo has launched a licensed line of classic coolers and hydration products showcasing graphics from the Star Wars saga.
Lifetime Brands has entered into a licensing agreement with Meredith Corporation on a line of kitchen tools, food prep and storage containers, bakeware, and cutlery products to be made under the Allrecipes trademark. Allrecipes.com Inc., a leading digital food brand, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Meredith Corporation.
Zak Designs has rolled out a licensed line of “Frozen 2” water bottles, tumblers and dinnerware for kids. The new Disney movie is scheduled to be released on November 22.
Wendell August Forge has teamed with the NFL on licensed metal designs, including several housewares items.
Le Creuset has rolled out an assortment of licensed Star Wars-themed cookware and kitchenware accessories. The collection is in support of Disney’s upcoming “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” film, scheduled to be released on December 20.
S’well has released a collection of licensed hydration and food storage products in support of the release of Disney’s “Frozen 2.” The movie is scheduled to be released on November 22.
Igloo has debuted a licensed Scooby Doo Playmate Elite cooler in honor of the cartoon’s 50th anniversary.
Cost Plus World Market has teamed with NBCUniversal in the development of a limited edition line of licensed products for the Downton Abbey collection.
Igloo Products Corp. has signed a licensing agreement with 20th Century Fox Consumer Products for two exclusive Bob’s Burgers Playmate coolers.
Pottery Barn Teen has unveiled a licensed home décor collection inspired by the world of the “Fantastic Beasts” film series. The collection of over 30 pieces features hand-drawn prints and iconic symbols from the Wizarding World available exclusively at the retailer.
Kraft Heinz, the global food and beverage company known for its portfolio of iconic household brands, has selected global brand consultancy Brand Central for a licensing program to extend the company’s best-selling brands into new lifestyle, food and beverage consumer product categories.
Target is teaming up with Disney and will open a store at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, as part of the new partnership. The retailer will also open in-store Disney shops in select locations that will feature not only Disney merchandise but also the entertainment company’s Star Wars and Marvel properties.
Lenox has signed a licensing deal with Arlee Home Fashions, a home textiles manufacturer. Company officials said that in collaboration with Lenox, Arlee Home Fashions will design and market new table linen, kitchen textile and bath collections, set to debut in early 2020.
Tervis has recently released a new limited edition, licensed tumbler design in partnership with artist Guy Harvey.
Tamara Childs has entered into a licensing partnership with the F. Scott Fitzgerald estate for the company’s latest glassware collection. The collection will debut at the upcoming Las Vegas Market, scheduled to be held July 28 to August 1.
Freeheart has added to its lineup of Made in the USA thermal insulated drinkware. The company said it will launch 150 new designs, including nine new categories, plus new licensed collections, during the 2019 summer market season.
Celebrity chef Cat Cora has named Prominent Brand + Talent as her exclusive agency for licensing and branding, and will look to expand into various home categories including kitchen decor, furniture, appliances, food and beverage and apparel.