Start Licensing’s Ian Downes on how brands are creating a point of difference in Oxford.

‘Back to school has been a good event for licensing over the years’.

Ian Downes is impressed by some examples of licensee flexibility this week.

Ian Downes discovers lots of activity in Birmingham and Yoda in Mallorca.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes highlights some spots from his ‘comp shopping’ in Vegas.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes takes a trip to Paperchase, Joy and Lakeland this week.

The deal – which was concluded on 31 January – does not include Paperchase’s 1

Around 90-100 Paperchase stores are on course to continue trading once lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Retailer now has up until February 3 after second Notice of Intent is granted