TrusTrace: 21% of Fashion Brands Had Shipments Detained in the U.S.

By Gary Symons Editor-in-Chief A report from the supply chain compliance consultancy TrusTrace has found that more than one in five fashion brands have had shipments detained in the United States. Data in the report, “The Enforcement Era: Fashion’s Compliance...

Mattel Releases Two New Masters of the Universe Video Games

By Allison Watkinson TLL Reporter Mattel is bringing its “Masters of the Universe” franchise to two video game formats, releasing a role-playing game on Roblox and opening pre-orders for a retro-style brawler on consoles. Mattel Game Studios, in partnership with...

Mike’s Hot Honey Adds Sweet Heat to Sara Lee Breads

By Gary Symons TLL Editor-in-Chief Sara Lee is adding a ‘Swicy’ taste note the bread aisle through a limited-edition collaboration with Mike’s Hot Honey. Bimbo Bakeries USA, which makes Sara Lee bread, announced the Sara Lee Mike’s Hot Honey Half Loaf, which the...

“Success depends on matching the right IP with the right retailer”

Somerbond’s Ozgur Dokurlar on a strong summer for the company’s anime portfolio, securing new brands and deepening retail partnerships. LicensingSource.net catches up with a selection of licensees across key categories to find out their summer success stories, what...

Arsenal and Topps sign new exclusive licensing deal

Trading card and collectables brand, Topps has secured a new exclusive licensing deal with Arsenal. The multi-year, global agreement will see Topps become Arsenal’s Official Trading Cards and Stickers licensee, producing a range of physical trading cards and stickers...