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Delivers concise coverage of issues relevant to the licensing industry with information to help you make informed choices, smarter business decisions and maintain your cutting edge. 2008-11-21T11:58:32Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/National-Geographic-Opens-its-First-Store-in-Londo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567441?ref=25 In its first retail opening, National Geographic has opened a flagship store on London's Regent Street showcasing licensed product across multiple categories. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567441null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/ITV1-Commissions-Britain-Biggest-Loser-from-Shine/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566521?ref=25 Format reality show, "The Biggest Loser" is coming to the U.K.'s ITV1 Daytime. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566521null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Canada-and-Latin-America-To-Air-Poppetstown/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566518?ref=25 Preschool series "Poppetstown" (26x30) is set to broadcast in Canada and Latin America through a deal with the property?s co-producers Decode Enterprises and Neptuno Films. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566518null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Food/TMNT-Turn-Up-at-CheckersRallys-for-Kids-Meals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567442?ref=25 The four green half-shell crime fighters Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael are now showing up in Checkers/Rally's kids' meals through Dec. 31. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567442null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Tesco-Bows-My-Favourite-Things-Kids-Range-with-RUG/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567433?ref=25 Andrew Lloyd-Webber's The Really Useful Group and The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization have launched My Favourite Things childrenswear in an exclusive deal with Tesco in the U.K. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567433null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Va-Target-Store-Concept-to-Open-Next-Summer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567437?ref=25 Land in Hampton, Va., was recently purchased at $4.3 million for a 143,000-square-foot Target concept store, featuring an expanded grocery offering to open in July 2009. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567437null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Publishing/Rand-McNally-to-Expand-Product-Line-with-IMC/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567431?ref=25 IMC Licensing has added Rand McNally to its portfolio with plans to expand the mapmaker company's branding opportunities. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567431null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Jeep-Joins-PampL-Global-for-Intl-Product-Lines/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567104?ref=25 P&L Global Network has signed on to develop a wide range of signature Jeep products in an international deal alongside the auto brand's agency, The Joester Loria Group. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567104null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/Artist-Debra-Valencia-Joins-American-Stationery/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567140?ref=25 U.S. personalization company American Stationery has added its first-ever licensed artist Debra Valencia, owner of California-based Vida Valencia, known for its contemporary-style paper goods. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567140null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/CopCorp-Attracts-Deals-for-Ringling-Bros/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567107?ref=25 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has teamed up with several new licensees to create branded apparel, home décor and candy, says its agent CopCorp Entertainment. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567107null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/Hasbro-Honors-Licensees-at-Annual-Summit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567094?ref=25 Hasbro Entertainment & Licensing Division announced its 2008 Spud Awards, honoring licensees at this week's seventh annual licensing awards held in Providence, R.I. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567094null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Sports/Kids-TapouT-Gear-to-Arrive-at-US-Retailers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567445?ref=25 Mixed martial arts apparel brand TapouT signed with Kids Headquarters to distribute its children's line to retailers nationwide. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567445null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Woolworths-Confirms-Sale-Talks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567100?ref=25 U.K. retailer and music and DVD wholesaler Woolworths has confirmed that it is in talks to sell its 800-plus store business. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567100null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/National-Geographic-to-Develop-Games/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567102?ref=25 Namco Bandai and Sony Computer Entertainment have teamed up with National Geographic Ventures (NGV) to develop family-friendly games for major platforms, handhelds, online and mobile. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567102null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Toys-R-Us-Babies-R-Us-Debut-True-Combo-Unit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567097?ref=25 Toy "R" Us and Babies "R" Us are making big news in Secaucus, N.J., this week?64,000-square-feet big to be exact. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567097null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Home/Steve-Madden-To-Create-Bedding-Bath-Line/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567101?ref=25 Footwear and accessories designer Steve Madden will delve into the bed and bath category for the first time through a deal with Revman International. 2008-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567101null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Retail-Legend-Retires-from-MampS-as-it-Rethinks-Wo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566851?ref=25 Fashion retailing legend George Davies, who launched the Next chain, George at Asda and the Per Una collection for Marks & Spencer, is retiring from his role as part-time chairman of the brand. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566851null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Change-at-the-Top-at-Carrefour/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566850?ref=25 José Luis Duran, chief executive of French international retailer Carrefour, is reportedly stepping down from the business and leaving by the end of the year. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566850null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/HIT-Entertainment-and-Disney-Latin-America-Get-Art/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567133?ref=25 HIT Entertainment and Disney Channel Latin America have signed to produce 52 episodes of the do-it-yourself art series "Art Attack" in Argentina, localized for the Latin American market. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567133null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Target-Reports-3Q-Profit-Drop-Walmart-Still-No-1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566853?ref=25 Target suffered a 24 percent drop in third-quarter profits to $369 million from $483 million, last year. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566853null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Slow-Holiday-Retail-Traffic-Looms-Amid-Economy-Blu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567138?ref=25 Retailers might expect an almost 10 percent decrease in holiday foot traffic, according to ShopperTrak RCT, a global provider of retail intelligence solutions and services. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567138null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Burberry-Licensed-Product-Sales-Flat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566855?ref=25 U.K. luxury brand Burberry has reported licensing revenues as flat for the six months ending on Sept. 30. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566855null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/DVFs-Wonder-Woman-Hits-UK-Store/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567135?ref=25 Diane von Furstenberg's Wonder Woman collection has hit her London store for the Christmas season. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567135null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Its-the-End-for-Steve-amp-Barrys/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566849?ref=25 N.Y.-based apparel retailer Steve & Barry's is expected to shut its doors for good, according to The Wall Street Journal. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566849null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Dubai-Event-Welcomed-Over-250-Companies/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/567139?ref=25 More than 4,770 trade visitors and 250 production companies attended last month's Dubai Character and Dubai Games expos last month. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/567139null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Food/Grocers-Catch-Bubba-Gump-Shrimp/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566856?ref=25 The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant chain has sparked a deal with Rubicon Resources to bring its menu to supermarkets and club stores before the new year. 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566856null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Philips-Magnavox-Brands-to-Funai-for-US-Players-Re/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566854?ref=25 Funai plans to manufacture Philips and Magnavox-branded Blu-ray disc players and other devices in the U.S. for the new year, according to published reports 2008-11-19T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566854null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Toeis-La-Grenadiegravere-Gets-French-Outing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566857?ref=25 Toei Animation's property La Grenadière has been selected to screen during the closing ceremony of this year's Kinotayo, the 3rd Annual Contemporary Japanese Film Festival taking place in France this week. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566857null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Publishing/Melanie-Beer-Joins-HarperCollins/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566508?ref=25 Melanie Beer, who left ITV Global suddenly in September, is joining HarperCollins Publishers as head of children's licensing and content development on Dec. 1. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566508null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Horrid-Henry-Sings-for-Christmas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566517?ref=25 Novel Entertainment and EMI have inked a deal that will see Horrid Henry release a music album in the U.K. in time for Christmas. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566517null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/4Kids-Confirms-European-Toy-Deals-for-Dinosaur-Kin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566858?ref=25 4Kids Entertainment International has signed toy distribution deals for Dinosaur King across Europe. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566858null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/HITs-4-D-Bob-Movie-Debuts-at-Legoland-New-DVDs-Rev/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566509?ref=25 HIT Entertainment and theme park-operator Merlin Entertainments have commissioned SD Entertainment and Threshold Animation Studios for 4-D Bob the Builder and the Roller Coaster to be shown exclusively at Legoland theme parks worldwide beginning March 2009. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566509null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/ASOS-Achieves-Over-100-Percent-Interim-Increase/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566515?ref=25 U.K.-based online fashion retailer ASOS has bucked all industry trends with a 107 percent hike in sales to £65.7 million ($98.8 million) in the six months to Sept 30. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566515null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/Brazils-OmNi-To-Represent-Marilyn-Monroe-Images-an/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566859?ref=25 Legends Licensing's celebrity photo properties, including Marilyn Monroe, will be managed in Brazil by OmNi E+ Marketing & Licensing. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566859null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Breakthrough-Names-Abraham-Distribution-Head/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566525?ref=25 Toronto's Breakthrough Entertainment has appointed Nat Abraham as head of distribution, where he will manage worldwide sales, pre-sales and co-production ventures. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566525null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/4Kids-Signs-Global-Brands-Group-for-Jim-Henson-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566514?ref=25 4Kids Entertainment Licensing and The Jim Henson Company have signed a multi-year agreement with Global Brands Group as sub-agent and master licensee for Jim Henson Designs in Japan. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566514null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/HampM-Like-for-Likes-Dip-Again-in-October/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566516?ref=25 Like-for-like sales at international fashion retailer H&M dipped by 2 percent in October compared with October 2007, while total sales were up 9 percent compared to October last year. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566516null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/Flower-Fairies-Score-Doll-Deal-Other-Contracts-Ext/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566507?ref=25 R. John Wright Dolls has agreed to create limited-edition collector's dolls based on illustrator Cicely Mary Barker?s Flower Fairies. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566507null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/Boy-Scouts-and-Foundation-9-Launch-Pinewood-Derby-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566860?ref=25 Foundation 9 Entertainment and the Boy Scouts of America's first derby-inspired video game is now available at select Best Buy stores and on the Web for download. 2008-11-18T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566860null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Publishing/Page-3-Launches-Diamond-Jewelry/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566522?ref=25 U.K. national newspaper The Sun's Page 3 brand—from the News International paper's infamous daily pin up—is launching a range of diamond jewelry with 100 branch jewelry retailer Harvey and Thompson. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566522null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Publishing/Jackie---The-70s-Album-Launches-at-Retail/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566134?ref=25 The U.K.'s iconic teenage magazine title Jackie has launched its second music compilation CD at retail. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566134null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/New-Quest-for-Crystals-Begins/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566523?ref=25 Following a deal brokered by interactive licensing agency AT New Media, 1980's Macintosh game Crystal Quest is launching for iPhone and iPod Touch from the Apple Store through games and applications developer Hands-On Mobile. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566523null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Chapman-Renews-Fifi-Deals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566128?ref=25 Television production and licensing company Chapman Entertainment has extended licensing deals for Fifi and the Flowertots with children's book publishing company Harper Collins and master toy licensee Vivid Imaginations. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566128null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/CPLG-Expands-Star-Trek-Universe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566127?ref=25 Europe rights agency CPLG has signed a raft of deals for the Star Trek franchise in the U.K. on behalf of CBS Consumer Products to coincide with the new feature film due for release in May 2009. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566127null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Executive-Moves/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566157?ref=25 Executive Moves for Monday, Nov. 17 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566157null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/UKs-Light-Fund-Quiz-Night-Brings-Cash-Raised-to-po/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566129?ref=25 In the final fund-raising event of the year, the U.K.'s Light Fund held its annual London Quiz Night Nov. 12, where over 250 licensing professionals gathered to raise money for the charity. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566129null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Retail-Sales-Take-Record-Breaking-Hit-in-October/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566156?ref=25 U.S. retail sales (including auto) sank 2.8 percent in October, according to Commerce Department reports. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566156null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/Goochicoo-Heads-for-Middle-East-Australia-and-Euro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566524?ref=25 Bulldog Licensing has signed three international representation deals for Backland Creative's design-led baby and toddler property Goochicoo. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/472008/566524null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/PBS-Katie-Brown-Joins-Meijer-as-Home-Solutions-Adv/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566125?ref=25 Midwest retailer Meijer has added TV host and author Katie Brown to its team as the company's home solutions advisor. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566125null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Paramounts-iRangoi-Seeking-Deals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566132?ref=25 Paramount Pictures' newest animated film Rango, slated for a March 2011 release, is seeking licensing opportunities in all categories. 2008-11-17T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566132null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Zazzle-Launches-in-UK/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565938?ref=25 Zazzle, the U.S.-based online platform where shoppers and brands can customize products for sale on the site, is taking its first international step with the launch of a localized site for U.K. users. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565938null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Toei-Names-TF1-Licences-for-Dragon-Ball/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565936?ref=25 Toei Animation has signed French licensing company TF1 Enterprises through TF1 Licences for its "Dragon Ball," "Dragon Ball Z" and "Dragon Ball GT" properties. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565936null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Jetix-Europe-Profits-Drop-by-Almost-49-Percent/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565935?ref=25 Children's entertainment business Jetix Europe, which is listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, has reported declines in revenue and operating profits for the year to Sept. 30. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565935null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Sony-Symbolizes-Synergy-at-Licensing-Asia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566136?ref=25 Licensing Asia, the licensing show for the Japanese market opened Wednesday in Tokyo. The opening keynote was presented by George Leon, EVP, consumer marketing, Sony Pictures Entertainment. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566136null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/Discovery-Kids-To-Roll-Out-Tween-Electronics/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565932?ref=25 Big Tent Entertainment has landed several new youth-oriented electronic deals for cable television channel Discovery Kids. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565932null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Tesco-Digital-Unveils-Film-and-TV-Beta-Concept-Dea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565933?ref=25 Tesco Digital, an entertainment Web portal from the U.K. supermarket chain, recently launched its film and TV beta version. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565933null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/Toy-Trump-to-Launch-Ripleys-Themed-Card-Deck/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566158?ref=25 Ripley's Believe It or Not! has given Toy Trump USA the rights to use its brand on its latest-edition Toy Trump card game. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/566158null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/LIMA-Raises-Nearly-2M-for-Pediatric-Brain-Tumor-Re/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565934?ref=25 The International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA) was honored for its continuing financial support of close to $2 million at the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) Grants Awards Reception in New York on Nov. 11. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565934null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Inno-Wears-Best-Price-Takes-Off/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565939?ref=25 Swiss apparel licensee Inno-Wear has updated its Best Price T-shirt offer for Europe to be available in some 100 different properties. 2008-11-14T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565939null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/Telegraph-Signs-Card-Deal-for-Matt-Cartoons/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565626?ref=25 Telegraph Media Group (TMG), which publishes U.K. national newspapers The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph, has signed its first-ever licensing deal for Matt cartoons. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565626null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Philip-Green-Buys-Baugurs-Stake-in-Moss-Bros/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565621?ref=25 U.K.-based Arcadia Group and Bhs owner Philip Green has bought a 28.5 percent stake in the Moss Bros Group of menswear stores from the beleaguered Icelandic retail investor Baugur. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565621null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/TWF-Signs-Poster-Deal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565941?ref=25 Bulldog Licensing signed a new deal with U.K. poster specialist Pyramid for "Thumb Wrestling Federation: TWF." 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565941null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/New-Nike-EB1-Shoe-Debuts-at-JCPenneys/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565622?ref=25 Nike recently teamed up with Philadelphia 76er's forward Elton Brand to develop an exclusive line of Converse basketball footwear for JCPenney's. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565622null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/Santoro-Signs-Polish-Deal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565940?ref=25 Santoro has signed Pentra SP Z.O.O for bags and stationery for its Swanky Modes property for Poland. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565940null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Macys-is-New-Home-for-Tommys-Kids-Line/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565619?ref=25 Tommy Hilfiger's Childrenswear collection will be available in 200 U.S. Macy's stores spring 2009. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565619null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/HIT-Inks-Licensing-Deals-for-Bob-and-Thomas/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565620?ref=25 HIT Entertainment has signed deals with a number of major licensees for its two biggest boys' properties, Bob the Builder and Thomas & Friends. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565620null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Sears-Launches-Sears2go-Mobile-Commerce-Site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565623?ref=25 Select Sears.com merchandise will now be offered via cell phone on the retailer's new Sears2go mobile commerce site. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565623null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Gogos-Goes-Global-T-Shirts-Launch-at-Woolworths/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565625?ref=25 Bulldog Licensing has signed two international representation deals for kids' property Gogo's Crazy Bones at the same time as U.K. retailer Woolworth launches its direct-to-retail Gogo's t-shirt range. 2008-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565625null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Sports/JCP-Signs-Deal-for-Alphanims-Galactik-Football-wit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565243?ref=25 Alphanim and Jetix Europe's licensing division, JCP, have signed a deal with Mica Games for a magnetic Galactik Football game based on the animated television series, produced by Alphanim. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565243null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/Lucky-Cookie-Thinks-Pink/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565629?ref=25 Fun Crew, through KJG, has signed Think Pink to develop a range of girls' gifts for Lucky Cookie. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565629null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Marc-Jacobs-Signs-Staff-International-for-Menswear/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565244?ref=25 Marc Jacobs International is reported to have signed Italian designer licensee Staff International, part of Diesel founder Renzo Rosso's Only The Brave group, for an international licensing deal on menswear. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565244null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/Peppa-Pig-Launches-on-Gaming/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565628?ref=25 Contender Merchandising's deal with Pinnacle Software for the first videogame for Peppa Pig has come to fruition. Peppa Pig-The Game launches on Nintendo DS at the end of this month. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565628null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Sports/OReilly-Named-Official-NASCAR-Partner/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565319?ref=25 Specialty retailer O'Reilly Auto Parts has sealed a multi-year partnership with NASCAR to serve as the official auto parts retailer and more. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565319null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/BRC-KPMG-Reports-Worst-Sales-Figures-for-Three-Yea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565245?ref=25 The British Retail Consortium/KPMG's retail sales report for October shows U.K. retail sales like-for-likes fell 2.2 percent on October 2007. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565245null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Fashion/Marc-Ecko-Line-Gives-Nod-to-30th-Anniversary-of-iT/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565241?ref=25 A limited-edition Marc Ecko apparel line based on the film The Warriors is now available at Macy's, Dillards, *ecko unltd. stores, the Ecko Web shop and more. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565241null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/The-Lone-Ranger-Celebrates-75-with-New-Film-DVD-Se/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565227?ref=25 Entertainment Rights has landed several news deals for "The Lone Ranger," including a new film adaptation in the works from Walt Disney Pictures and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Johnny Depp is slated to play Tonto. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565227null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Art/Artist-Peter-Mars-Lands-Elvis-Deal-with-Creative-P/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565630?ref=25 Creative Properties has been tapped to represent pop artist Peter Mars on new product deals, including the most recent with Elvis Presley Enterprises. 2008-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565630null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Burger-King-Launches-The-Simpsons-Kids-Meal-Promo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564985?ref=25 Twentieth Century Fox's "The Simpsons" has joined Burger King for a new kid's meal campaign—"Hang Out with The Simpsons!" 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/564985null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/Circuit-City-Files-for-Chapter-11/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564988?ref=25 Electronics retailer Circuit City filed for bankruptcy Monday, and has sealed a $1.1 million debtor-in-possession commitment to continue business during the holidays. 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/564988null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Discovery-Communications-Faired-Well-in-3Q/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564994?ref=25 Despite economic woes, Discovery Communications recently accounted for an 11 percent increase in revenues of $845 million from last year?s third quarter results. 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/564994null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/Xbox-360s-Blue-Dragon-Game-Gets-Role-Playing-Cards/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565321?ref=25 Konami Digital Entertainment has released its first-ever role-playing card game in the U.S., based on Xbox 360 game Blue Dragon. 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565321null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Koala-Brothers-Fly-into-Portugal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564996?ref=25 U.K. children's rights owner and producer Spellbound Entertainment has signed a raft of deals in Portugal for preschool series "The Koala Brothers." 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/564996null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/American-Idol-Jordin-Sparks-Designs-Line-for-Wet-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564989?ref=25 Jordin Sparks, American Idol season six winner, has designed a line of clothing exclusively for Wet Seal. 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/564989null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/HIT-Entertainment-Strengthens-Americas-Line-Up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564990?ref=25 HIT Entertainment is continuing its restructuring with key appointments and promotions to its North American and Latin American businesses. 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/564990null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Imagis-iAstro-Boyi-Scoops-Up-Plenty-of-Deals/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564993?ref=25 Imagi Studios and Summit Entertainment's upcoming family film release of Astro Boy has lined up several licensing deals from toys and games to comic books and more. 2008-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/564993null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/IMRGCapgemini-Predicts-15-Percent-Hike-in-Online-S/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565004?ref=25 Global e-retail industry body Interactive Media In Retail Group (IMRG) and consultant Capgemini are forecasting a £13.16 billion ($20.63 billion) spend online in the final quarter of 2008 in the U.K., 15 percent higher than the same period last year. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565004null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Vauthier-Cellier-Takes-Reigns-at-4Kids-Entertainme/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564484?ref=25 4Kids Entertainment International, the London-based subsidiary of 4Kids Entertainment, has promoted Sandra Vauthier-Cellier to the post of managing director, following the departure of Stephen Gould last month. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564484null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Executive-Moves/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564493?ref=25 Executive Moves for Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564493null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/HampM-Launches-Comme-des-Garccedilons-in-Tokyo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565000?ref=25 International fashion retailer H&M launched its latest designer collaboration with Comme des Garçons in its new Tokyo store this past weekend, where some customers waited in line for three days. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565000null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/McQueen-Signs-with-Target/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564518?ref=25 Rumors that British couture designer Alexander McQueen would partner with U.S. retailer Target have been confirmed. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564518null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/BabyTV-Bounces-onto-BT-Vision/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564488?ref=25 The U.K.'s BT Vision has signed a deal for BabyTV programming for on-demand viewing. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564488null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/LazyTown-Signs-Publishing-Deal-with-Santillana-in-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564485?ref=25 In its biggest publishing deal in the region, LazyTown has signed with Santillana Ediciones Generales for a broad range of books in Mexico, Central America, South America and in the Caribbean territories of the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564485null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Retail/John-Lewis-Goes-International/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564491?ref=25 U.K.-based department store group John Lewis Partnership is to open its first store outside of the U.K. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564491null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/The-Price-is-Right-and-More-Go-Electronic-with-ITo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565003?ref=25 Toy and game manufacturer IToys has debuted several electronic game offerings based on classic TV game shows, "The Price is Right," "Million Dollar Password" and "Press Your Luck." 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565003null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/SCI-FI-Channel-Launches-Ventures-Project-with-Bran/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564519?ref=25 The SCI FI Channel plans to boost audience relations through a new program called SCI FI Ventures for branded games, gear, publishing and kids programs. Licensing agent BrandSense has signed up to move the project forward. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564519null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Sesame-Street-Reaches-Out-to-iTunes-YouTube-and-Hu/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565002?ref=25 Long-running TV preschool series "Sesame Street" has launched several digital deals to bring its content to iTunes, YouTube and Hulu, says non-profit producer Sesame Workshop. 2008-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/462008/565002null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Food/Merchantwise-to-Guide-Chef-Gordon-Ramsay-in-Austra/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564138?ref=25 The presence and brand of London's own celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will be expanded into Australia with the help of Merchantwise, which includes a new signature restaurant at the Crown complex in Melbourne. 2008-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564138null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/Mattel-to-Develop-90210-Toy-Line-for-Next-Year/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564116?ref=25 CBS Consumer Products and Mattel plan to rollout a new product line based on The CW's new "90210" teen drama for September 2009. 2008-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564116null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Entertainment/WonderWorld-Hunts-for-TV-Deals-with-Licensed-2-Thr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564127?ref=25 Licensed 2 Thrill is seeking television deals for "Ribert & Robert's WonderWorld" and more. WonderWorld Entertainment recently named the Atlanta, Ga., firm as its agency of record. 2008-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564127null HTML http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/Toys+%26+Video+Games/Gummibaumlr-Signs-Leisure-Plush-Licensee/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564140?ref=25 Whitehouse Leisure has signed as pan-European licensee for amusement and leisure sector plush for the music, ring tones and Internet character Gummibär with Gummybear International and Yazoo Music. 2008-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.licensemag.com/licensemag/data/articlestandard/licensemag/452008/564140null HTML