MacNeill Pride Group, a designer and manufacturer of sporting goods and related products, has purchased Outdoor Recreation Company of America (ORCA), a supplier of premium coolers, drinkware and other outdoor accessories. Terms were not disclosed.
Licensing International has named Martha Stewart as the 2020 inductee to the Licensing International Hall of Fame. Stewart will be honored at the Licensing International Excellence Awards, taking place May 19, 2020 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas in conjunction with the Licensing Expo.
Tervis has teamed up with three artists for its new Artist Series of tumblers. The designs, by Yao Cheng, Kelly Ventura and Etta Vee, will be unveiled at the upcoming Atlanta market.
Freeheart, a manufacturer of double wall insulated drinkware, is launching 450 new designs that span five licensed properties, at the upcoming Atlanta Market.
Meredith Corp. has extended its licensing agreement through mid-2024 for its exclusive line of Better Homes & Gardens-branded products at Walmart in the United States and Canada.
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.