The Licensing Awards 2026 Finalists: UK Rising Star nominees named
A shortlist of 12 young licensing industry professionals have today (9 July) been confirmed as finalists for the UK Rising Star accolade at The Licensing Awards 2026.
BPI appoints Retail Monster to handle brace of music brands
Retail Monster has been appointed as the licensing agent for two renowned brands within music: Parental Advisory and Home Taping is Killing Music from the BPI (British Phonographic Industry).
The roll call of finalists for The Licensing Awards 2026 is continuing, with the shortlists confirmed for both Best Licensed Retail Marketing Initiative and Best Licensed Promotions Campaign.
Brand Licensing Europe online Event Planner goes live with new features
Registered visitors are now able to use the AI-driven platform to discover brands, connect with exhibitors, request meetings, receive tailored recommendations, plus add conference sessions and networking events to their calendars.
Blinds2Go launches first collaboration with New York Botanical Garden
The new range will include bespoke, made to measure blinds and curtains featuring designs inspired by heritage artwork from the Garden’s rare books collection.
Formula 1 reveals global publishing partnership with DK Books
Launching from November 2026, the collaboration will produce a wide-ranging collection of gift, activity and educational books, offering all fans new ways to experience Formula 1 away from the track.
First Teletubbies and In The Night Garden themed retail experiences launch in China
WildBrain is bringing its Teletubbies and In the Night Garden preschool franchises to life in Zhongshan, China with the debut of WildBrain Garden, a new themed retail destination.
