First wave of retailers, licensees and licensors confirmed for new May event.
New one-day event, Licensing & Merchandising Showcase, has revealed the first wave of brand owners, agents, licensees and retailers to sign up.
The event – which takes place on May 5 at Chelsea Football Club – is aiming to offer licensors and agents an intimate environment to showcase their IPs to retailers and licensees.
Names on board so far include Asda, Avon, Fashion UK, Gemma, Hallmark, Hornby, Igloo Books, International Greetings, Marks & Spencer, Mothercare, Sainsbury’s, Sapona and The Entertainer.
They will be joined by IP owners and agents such as Carte Blanche, Discovery Consumer Products, FremantleMedia, Metrostar Media, TSBA, Withit and Zodiak Kids.
Carl Lumbard, organiser of Licensing & Merchandising Showcase, said: “We have been really encouraged by the response of the licensing industry in such a relatively space of time since announcing the event.
“It seems that we have clearly delivered the right format, at the right time and in the right location. Timing is one of the critical elements in licensing and we have identified the need for an event in the spring when retailers and licensees can identify the commercial opportunities in plenty of time to be able to meet the schedules for next year’s autumn/winter season.”
For details of packages for licensors and agents, contact Richard Milbourn on 0844 561 1230 or richard.milbourn@carnah.co.uk.
Tickets for retailers, licensees and manufacturers cost £192.50 (plus VAT).
Head to www.lmshowcase.com to find out more.
