Experiences
Global Merchandising Services to helm licensing push for Foos Gone Wild
“Foos Gone Wild is more than a brand; it’s a cultural movement with a passionate fan base,” said Lisa Streff, SVP of Licensing & Brand Development, North America, at Global Merchandising Services.
Disney to open new theme park resort in Abu Dhabi
“This groundbreaking resort destination represents a new frontier in theme park development,” said Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences.
Jewel named licensing agency for Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
“We are thrilled to welcome the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum to our portfolio,” said Julie Newman, CEO and Founder of Jewel.
PAW Patrol-themed land to open at UK’s Chessington World of Adventures in 2026
The development will boast four PAW Patrol-themed rides, as well as guest accommodation and a customised retail offering.
Beanstalk secures new partners for Monster Jam across apparel, art and balloons
“The Monster Jam range has already proven to be a retail powerhouse in the toy category, and these new licensing agreements will help extend the brand’s reach even further,” said Dave Tovey, AVP at Beanstalk.
Paddington The Musical to open at London’s Savoy Theatre in November
“This is Paddington as you’ve never seen him before, bought to life by a team celebrating all of the magic and wonder of live theatre,” said Director Luke Sheppard.
Lisle Licensing signs as licensing agent for Parisi, a new lifestyle brand from Kelly Brook and Jeremy Parisi
“Bringing a brand like Parisi to life is a joy,” said Francesca Lisle, MD of Lisle Licensing.
Bluey’s Big Play to tour UK and Ireland again later this year
“We can’t wait for more fans and families to experience the joy of seeing Bluey’s Big Play live on stage in a few months,” said Natasha Spence, Events Director, Live Entertainment at BBC Studios.
Sphere Entertainment Co and Google detail AI tech behind The Wizard of Oz at Sphere
“Our partnership with Sphere on The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is a great example of pushing the boundaries of generative AI to deliver exciting new experiences for audiences,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO at Google Cloud.
Sustainable shopping: The Ashmolean Museum’s retail team discuss being green
Chloe Caspers, Buying & Visual Merchandising Manager at The Ashmolean Museum, discusses how the brand’s commitment to sustainability shapes its retail operation.