Homewares
Pantone debuts Pantone Lifestyle Gallery store in Hong Kong
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.
Grupo Modelo teams with Francobolli to launch world’s first Corona store
The site at Mexico’s Cancun airport houses two Corona stores as well as two kiosks.
The Brand Radar: Royal Mail, Rug Maker and how to make stamps stick in licensing
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.
Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch launches homewares collection with Tesco
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.
Mondo debuts Godzilla Vs Kong tiki mugs
The tiki mugs have been designed by Mondo’s own Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce.
Jeweller Martin Katz to launch new lifestyle range spanning apparel, homewares and wine
“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.
The Brand Radar: Nadiya Hussain, Wilton Bradley and why authenticity is key to successful personality licensing
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.
Talking Brands: Should M&S bolster its Percy Pig brand through licensing?
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?
“If music publishing is a loaf of bread, we’re the crumbs!”: Sunny Side Up’s Michael Gottlieb on the blood, sweat and tears behind lyric licensing
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.
The Brand Radar: Transport for London, Kirkby Design and the power of heritage licensing
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at the world of heritage licensing, highlighting a partnership between TfL and Kirkby Design that shows how forward-thinking this category can be.