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Fabergé Appoints New Global Licensing Agent

Licensing Management International (LMI) has been appointed as the global licensing agent for Fabergé, one of the world’s most iconic artist jewellers. Founded in 1842, Fabergé has long been a revered name in jewellery. LMI will be seeking collaborations that reflect technical mastery and exceptional craftsmanship, with a focus on a few key products categories to kick start the programme. In 1842 Peter Carl Fabergé became official goldsmith to the Russian Imperial Court; the house created exquisite jewels and objects including the legendary series of lavish and ingenious Imperial Easter Eggs. Fabergé today creates extraordinary jewellery, timepieces and objets d’art, as well as bespoke commissions for a discerning internal clientele.

House of Turnowsky in South African Deal

House of Turnowsky have announced the appointment of the distributor Kenzel Distribution and Trading, as its exclusive stationery representative in South Africa and neighbouring countries. Kenzel Distribution is a well-known Gauteng-based distributor and wholesaler that operates a wide array of stationery products throughout South Africa and neighbouring regions. The cooperation with House of Turnowsky originated this January at the 2020 Paperworld show in Frankfurt, where Turnowsky celebrated its 80 years company anniversary. The swift collaboration was struck thanks to an immediate understanding that this partnership will allow Kenzel to enlarge their already wide product range with designs for stationery, gift wraps and accessories. Products are due to appear on shelves in summer 2020. The Chief Executive of House of Turnowsky, Kobi Tadmor, comments: “We are proud and overjoyed to have signed with Kenzel, as we see a great future in our cooperation. The South African market is a new territory for us. We are proud to expand into new territories and we are certain this will be a fruitful and long-lasting venture”. From Kenzel Distribution, owner, Helen Smith says: “Kenzel Distribution & Trading cc has been a supplier of quality stationery items to the industry for decades. We are proud to partner with House of Turnowsky and to continue to supply new and innovative products that keep up with ever-changing trends. We believe in quality, and strong relationships with our partners and customers and we welcome Turnowsky to the South Africa

emoji Puts its Stamp on Bank Cards

CARD Corporation, the lifestyle mobile banking company, has partnered with emoji- The Iconic Brand to expand its offering of prepaid cards. The deal was brokered by Retail Monster, LLC, the emoji company’s North American licensing agent. The collection, which launched its first wave in April 2020, includes over 100 different designs to choose from. No matter the recipient, there is a design for everyone! “CARD.com has a design for everyone and everyone can find a design that suits them and their lifestyle,” said Linda Castillon, Senior Vice President of Licensing at CARD.com. “CARD.com offers its customers a variety of designs to choose from, which allows for more of a personal touch to prepaid cards. By adding the emoji brand and its official emoji icons, they are adding a new and more expressive flair to the current offering.”