Agency will develop licensing business in India and South Asia for football club.
Dream Theatre is to develop the licensing business for Liverpool FC in India and South Asia, covering Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
The deal will give football fans in India access to a range of licensed products across categories including apparel, sporting goods, accessories, gifts and novelties and eyewear, as well as activity in the lifestyle sector.
Liverpool is one of the most popular English Premier League clubs in India and has been named as one of the most trusted football clubs in India across successive seasons.
“We are very proud and thrilled to be working with Liverpool Football Club, the Champions of Europe,” said Jiggy George, ceo and founder of Dream Theatre. “The club has such a strong legacy and a very passionate fan base in India.
“Dream Theatre will forge long-term partnerships with licensees and retailers with one aim: drive value for our partners and delight our fans and consumers with authentic products that are world class, affordable and accessible.”
Mike Cox, svp merchandising at Liverpool FC, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Dream Theatre to our global football and retail family. Relationships like this are incredibly important to the club to ensure that we can bring LFC closer to all our supporters who are based across the world, not just at home in Liverpool.”
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