Talking Brands: McDonald’s footwear, KFC handbags, Taco Bell luggage… Is this a heyday for fast-food brand extensions?

The Opinionated Designer’s Emma Horton, Pink Key Licensing’s Richard Pink and Start Licensing’s Ian Downes share their thoughts on the potential of fast-food brands.

Kith partners with HBO for The Wire apparel collection

The range spans 21 styles and features stills and quotes from the show.

RHS and George at Asda debut second children’s apparel collection

The new range features plant, vegetable and insect prints, with swing tags designed in the shape of flowerpots.

Steelcase’s Frank Lloyd Wright collections will ‘revisit, reinterpret and reintroduce’ Wright’s designs

“As we adjust to new work expectations and cultures, we believe there’s never been a more meaningful time to draw from a master who was always ahead of his time,” said Allan Smith, senior vice president, chief revenue officer of Steelcase.

CAA Brand Management to steer licensing push for McLaren Automotive

“Appointing CAA Brand Management as our global consumer product licensing agency will help us continue to realise the full potential of our brand,” said Gareth Dunsmore, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Automotive.

Paul Black of Andersen Press on licensing Elmer, The Bolds and Not Now, Bernard

Paul Black, from Anderson Press, on the directions they’d like to take Elmer…

From Barbie to Colin the Caterpillar: How brands are celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Brands including Swatch, McDonald’s and Peppa Pig have launched Jubilee-inspired products and experiences.

Warner Bros details expansive product slate for DC League of Super-Pets

“Our goal is to give fans a variety of ways to bring DC League of Super-Pets home with them,” said Pam Lifford, President, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences.

As they move into licensing, renowned designers Sophia and Matt discuss the past, present and future

From market stalls to high-street stalwarts… And beyond! How designers Sophia and Matt discovered licensing

Banijay Brands strikes Peaky Blinders partnerships for caps and luxury pens

“Peaky Blinders is a global phenomenon which translates incredibly well in the brand licensing space,” said Alice Bernardi, Director of International Brand Licensing at Banijay Brands.

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