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.
Lenox has introduced the Tribeca dinnerware collection from its licensed Kate Spade line.
Lenox has added to its licensed line of Kate Spade kitchenware with new designs and colors.
Bonnier Corporation said it will be launching Saveur Selects, a new line of cookware and bakeware. The company is the culinary magazine’s publisher.
New licensed housewares lines greeted a steady flow of home improvement retail buyers Tuesday, May 7, on the opening day of the 2019 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas.
Rachel Shechtman, Macy’s brand experience officer and founder of Story, will take the stage for the Licensing Expo keynote address on Wednesday, June 5 at 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Lenox has expanded its Kate Spade glass drinkware assortment with the addition of the Spade Clover pattern to its licensed line.
In what it describes as a financially motivated transaction, Sequential Brands Group has signed a definitive agreement to sell the rights to the Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse brands and related intellectual property assets to Marquee Brands LLC for approximately $175 million, with an earnout opportunity of up to an additional $40 million.
Electrolux and NewAir LLC have teamed on a licensing agreement with the latter launching a line of evaporative coolers and misting fans for home use under the Frigidaire brand.
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.