Chronicle Books announced today the acquisition of Wild + Wolf's three signature game & toy brands: Petit Collage, eco-friendly toys and gifts with high play value for babies and young children; Ridley's Games, imaginative and original trend-led games for all ages, including bestsellers like Avocado Smash, Selfish, and Drawsome; and Games Room, trivia decks and games featuring bespoke, iconic designs.The acquisition spans approximately 350 active SKUs and more than 10,000 existing retail partners across 60 countries. New products will continue to be produced under the Petit Collage, Ridley's Games, and Games Room brand identities.... read more
Posted: 23 November 2020
Joe Davies has reported an uplift in sales of LED and light up lines, a sales surge and this is predicted to continue as the nights draw in with the clocks going back. The extensive range of tea-lights, burners and lanterns are the perfect gift or self-purchase to create an inviting and cosy feel in any shop or home. According to the company, "Many retailers use our attractive LED string lights to drape around retail displays and gain extra additional sales. With larger pieces available, such as moving flame lanterns, they really do have something for every type of retailer.... read more
Posted: 16 November 2020
Caroline Mickler Ltd has teamed up with Iconic Images to represent Norman Parkinson, one of the most important and celebrated fashion photographers of the twentieth century, on a range of licensed stationery, ceramics, apparel and gift products.... read more
Posted: 25 September 2020
Mad Beauty has expanded its Princess collection with new Pop Princess. Following the success of the company's original Disney Princess range over the last three years, it was time to update and bring in some new, exciting and on trend products. Shopping habits have also changed so the design team made the decision to focus on a more varied offering such as hair slides, head band and mask sets, and mini eyeshadow palettes.... read more
Posted: 21 September 2020
Lesser and Pavey bring to the marketplace face masks and scarf masks that not only offer quality protection, they act as a fashion accessory too. The masks come in six designs, with black, white and pink patterns; floral and camouflage and tie dye; stars and planets, and paisley.... read more
Posted: 17 September 2020
Building on its successful collaboration with Action for Children, Rocket Licensing, which manages the UK rights for The Very Hungry Caterpillar through the worldwide agent The Joester Loria Group, has launched a new campaign targeting families who sign up to donate to the organisation regularly.... read more
Posted: 3 September 2020
Exponential sales during lockdown has seen Squizzas! looking to add to its licensed catalogue offering, with the company taking on the complete range from Myne Cards.... read more
Posted: 21 August 2020
Accessories by Park Lane has launched its largest ever winter range of hats, gloves and scarves. The collection complements its well established collection of contemporary classic jewellery.... read more
Posted: 21 August 2020
Bulldog Licensing, which represents the licensing and merchandising rights for Kindi Kids, has announced a new deal with Blueprint Collections Ltd, a leading UK designer and distributor of licensed stationery and bag collections.... read more
Posted: 19 August 2020
King's Lynn-based stationery manufacturer ExaClair Limited, the UK subsidiary of the Exacompta-Clairefontaine group, has recently donated over £75,000 worth of products in support of charity initiatives organised by the Norfolk County Council.... read more
Posted: 14 August 2020