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Bulldog Licensing has secured a new collaboration with fashion and lifestyle brand, Skinnydip, marking the latest step in Beano’s expanding presence in the adult apparel, gifting and homeware market. Available exclusively through the Skinnydip website, the new collection features t-shirts, sweatshirts and smartphone cases inspired by some of Beano’s most-loved characters, including Dennis the Menace and Gnasher, as Dennis celebrates his landmark 75th anniversary year.

The licensing-led retail platform powered by Teemill, Shirtbox.com has unveiled the next phase of its partnership with Haynes, launching a dedicated NASA collection. The deal was brokered for Haynes by Licensing Link Europe and follows on from the success of the brand’s Father’s Day collection. The debut collection brought Haynes’ recognisable cutaway technical illustrations to a premium range of apparel and gifts, giving motoring enthusiasts a new way to celebrate the brand’s heritage.

Martial arts uniform and brand, Albino & Preto (A&P) has partnered with legendary rock band KISS on a collection inspired by the band’s landmark 1976 album, Destroyer. The capsule is the latest partnership to launch under KISS’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebration of the album, following the brand’s limited edition Destroyer collection earlier this year and continuing Pophouse’s ambition to bring KISS into new, unexpected categories.

The finalists in the special consumer award at The Licensing Awards 2026 – What Kids Love, in collaboration with The Insights Family – can today (13 July) be revealed. The only consumer accolade in The Licensing Awards, the methodology for What Kids Love is from 01/06/2025 – 31/5/2026 for UK kids aged 3-12, looking at brands with the highest purchase (or purchase intent) related to their favourite characters.

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....

“Licensing International is once again proud to support The Licensing Awards and to sponsor the Rising Star award. This event is a true celebration of creativity, innovation, and excellence across the dynamic world of licensing, and the impressive range of this year’s nominations reflects just how much our industry continues to grow,” commented Steve Manners, UK md at Licensing International.

Retail Monster has been appointed as the licensing agent for merchandise products for two renowned brands within music: Parental Advisory and Home Taping is Killing Music from the BPI (British Phonographic Industry). The retail focused licensing agency is set to drive cross category licensing and retail activations for the brands, commencing with a UK focused rollout.

Last night’s (8 July) Treasure Hunt in aid of The Light Fund was the most well attended – and hottest – on record, with the event raising £8,600 for the industry charity. Some 211 industry execs met at The Refinery in London’s Bankside, before heading out to hunt for clues – and maybe stop for the odd drink – at six pubs along the SE1 route.

The first thing I noticed in-store was the fairly large space given to greeting cards. They were merchandised in an area of the store near the entrance which was also selling newspapers, magazines and stationery. To a degree it felt like a shop in shop concept. Licensing featured prominently in the card offer with the likes of Disney and Marvel to the fore. It was also interesting to see KPop Demon Hunters in the range. Danilo has turned this opportunity round quickly.

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. Entries for both categories were submitted online and then considered by members of a judging panel which comprised executives from the promotional, marketing, licensing and advertising fields.