Homewares

The new store sells a range of exclusive personalised and non-personalised Monopoly gifts, including cushions, posters and even a Monopoly board café table.

The 600sq ft location sells a range of Pantone products, including the brand’s recent FunMix collection, which spans bedlinen, loungewear, slippers, towels, and blankets.

The site at Mexico’s Cancun airport houses two Corona stores as well as two kiosks.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how Royal Mail has cemented the iconic design status of its Machin stamps through a smart partnership with Rug Maker.

The range – styled under the brand name Hinch – spans duvet covers and bedspreads, cushions and candles, as well as wall art, soap dispensers and mugs.

The tiki mugs have been designed by Mondo’s own Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce.

“Martin’s new collection will embody his authentic style with products reflecting his mastery of both dazzling whimsy and elevated elegance,” said Prominent Brand + Talent’s Dan Levin and Steve Doctrow.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the world of celebrity licensing, shining a spotlight on Nadiya Hussain’s partnership with toy firm Wilton Bradley.

In recent years, M&S’ Percy Pig brand has expanded from sweets into other categories like own-brand greeting cards, bedding and even fizzy pop… So is it about time Percy dipped his trotters into the licensing space?

We caught up with Michael to learn more about his history in licensing, the origins of Sunny Side Up, and why creativity is the secret to successful lyric licensing.