Licensing Update — June 9, 2009
By Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 6/9/2009 4:56:00 PM
Tervis Tumbler Makes the Majors
North Venice, FL —Tervis Tumbler, giftware manufacturer of drinkware, signed a licensing agreement with Major League Baseball allowing the company to include all MLB team logos within the walls of its insulated tumblers.
“This is something our customers have been clamoring for, for a long time – after all, baseball is America’s favorite pastime. We are pleased to now be able to meet their requests,” stated Laura Spencer, CEO, “[and] we feel it complements our ever-growing sports collections in a big way.”
To celebrate the new license, Tervis will host “MLB Day” in its showroom and temporary booth on Friday, July 10 during the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market.
Crossroads Candles Signs Angela Anderson
Bucyrus, OH — Crossroads Original Designs, manufacturer of reed diffusers, scented jar candles and home decor accessories, signed a licensing agreement with artist Angela Anderson. Anderson’s artwork will be incorporated on Crossroads’candle labels, reproduced as framed prints and recreated in selected wooden accents.
Lorna Ritz Artwork Available for Licensing
Santa Clara, CA — The Art of Possibility Studios, which exclusively represents six physically disabled artists, signed award-winning landscape painter Lorna Ritz to its roster.
“Capturing landscapes in dramatic, passionate gesture, Lorna’s work lends itself to a breadth of product categories and I’ve no doubt her images will resonate with manufacturers, retailers and consumers alike,” notes Ketra Oberlander, founder of the Art of Possibility Studios.





























