Leading licensing agency Bulldog Licensing, which represents Sesame Street in the UK on behalf of the global impact non-profit Sesame Workshop, has announced two new deals for the much-loved brand as Sesame Street continues to grow its presence on screen, on digital platforms and at UK retail.
Heathside Trading and OddBalls are the latest partners to join the fast-growing Sesame Street licensing campaign.
Heathside Trading, which specialises in branded toys and games, collectibles, drinkware and gifts, will be producing a wide range of Sesame Street gifts and novelties, including mini figures, 2D keychains, 3D bag clips, drinking bottles, bobblehead figures and die cast figures.
Posted: 19 August 2024
Fable England has launched a capsule collection with London's Natural History Museum for AW24.
The 38-piece collection features hand-painted enamel jewellery, illustrative print silk scarves, luxury sleepwear as well as signature Fable England bag shapes, dominated by an exclusive print created for the collection. With the natural world as their muse, Fable England thoughtfully weave stories from British literature through each of their collections, and their latest – developed in collaboration with London's Natural History Museum – is no exception.
Forming a connection over their shared love of the natural world, Fable England and the Museum relished the opportunity to delve into the Museum's special collections; a treasure trove of artworks, manuscripts, and rare books, to seek out inspiration for a new collection.
Posted: 19 August 2024
Autumn Fair, the UK's largest seasonal showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion, is set to take place from the 1st - 4th of September at NEC Birmingham. This year's event promises to be a pivotal occasion for retailers looking to stock their shelves and create the most enticing shop windows in preparation for the Christmas period. registration for Autumn Fair is now open.
Posted: 13 August 2024
James Skidmore, Director of Consulting at Valpak, explained that the PackFlow 2023 reports, commissioned by WRAP, show that, for most materials, the amount of packaging placed on the market has decreased compared to 2019. He added: "As we approach the full implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR), accurate data and baselines are more important than ever. The reports, which are used by UK governments to inform packaging policy, also offer valuable insights into packaging market trends.
Posted: 7 August 2024
Literacy Capital has announced the appointment of Penny Grivea as its new CEO for Ashleigh & Burwood, their consumer Home Fragrance brand. Ashleigh & Burwood has a 30 year heritage.
Penny Grivea brings 25 years of consumer and retail experience to the brand, having previously worked for Selfridges, Harrods and Georg Jensen. For the last 9 years she's headed up the Beauty and Home multinational Rituals in the UK and IE; establishing the business and leading their expansion from 7 to 80 stores.
"We are thrilled to welcome Penny to the Ashleigh & Burwood team," said Paul Pindar at Literacy Capital."
Posted: 5 August 2024
The Toy Fair, which will celebrate its 71st show in January 2025, has again welcomed an extremely high returnee booking rate for next year's event with the entire ground floor and newly branded Gold Zone (formerly Greenhouse) already sold out. With more than six months still to go, the show has also received a high level of new applications and therefore any companies still considering booking exhibition space at the 2025 show are encouraged to apply now.
Posted: 1 August 2024
At half the size of their larger counterparts, the Mini TUBBZ range of cosplaying ducks have proven to be extremely popular amongst fans, and Numskull Designs has today announced the range is expanding, revealing multiple characters across four brands - Metal Gear Solid, Back to the Future, The Lord of the Rings, and Friends. It may take Legolas, Gandalf, Frodo, and Gimli, a little longer to travel across Middle-earth now they're only two inches tall, but these tiny heroes are determined to get the One Ring to Mount Doom – luckily, Sauron has also been shrunk to half the size of his regular TUBBZ form!
Posted: 31 July 2024
Summer's here and The Flora Lab, a UK-based sustainable home fragrance company, is excited to introduce its latest innovation: Summer Night Lights – a collection of eco-friendly insect repellent candles designed to keep pesky bugs at bay during the summer season. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Summer Night Lights collection features hand-poured candles made from natural, plant-based wax infused with Citrepel®, a naturally derived insect repellent proven effective against insects, flies, and mosquitoes. Available in two enticing scents, the refreshing Citronella & Lemongrass is perfect for daytime while the warming notes of Lavender & Patchouli lend themselves to balmy evenings, the collection promises to elevate any summer experience.
Posted: 29 July 2024
So many aspects of life in the UK inspire British designer Victoria Eggs' collections and ethos, and our great British wildlife is certainly one of them. The cosy and comforting Autumn Garden collection by British designer Victoria Eggs is filled with curiosity and warmth and was inspired by the smell of pine needles, the crunch of frosty leaves underfoot and snuggling up next to the fire. Autumn is Victoria's favourite season, which is abundantly clear in the beautiful detail found in the collection, including Conkers, English Ivy, and British wildlife. Perfect for cosy Autumnal homes, it's easy to see why this collection is a best seller in garden centres up and down the country. As with all of Victoria's other collections, each item is hand-crafted in the UK.
Posted: 24 July 2024
The Giftware Association is thrilled to announce the launch of the Gift of the Year Awards 2025, marking another year of celebrating excellence in the UK gift industry. With over 80 esteemed judges from various sectors of the industry already committed, this year's competition promises to be the most prestigious yet.
Entering the 2025 Gift of the Year Awards early provides unparalleled opportunities for PR and marketing coverage. Early entrants enjoy extended visibility, allowing them to maximise the benefits of being nominated. The competition's enhanced media presence means products and brands get noticed sooner, increasing the chances for significant promotional impact.
Posted: 23 July 2024
