The finalists in The Licensing Awards 2019 product categories have been confirmed. Over 4,000 licensed products were entered into the awards this year with the judging taking place at Arsenal’s Emirates stadium.
Some 150 retail buyers judged the entries, individually selecting which five products they considered to be the best in each category.
Reflecting the broad retail base of licensed products, the judging panel this year included buyers from across the retail spectrum including Forbidden Planet, M&Co, Toymaster, John Lewis, The Entertainer, Games Workshop, Moonpig, Sainsbury’s Argos, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s Tu, River Island, George @Asda, WH Smith, Character.com, Next, Tesco F&F, House of Cards, Miniclub, FatFace, Paulton’s Park, Debenhams, TruffleShuffle, Halfords, Geek Universe, Geek is Chic, Matalan, Merlin Entertainment, Mothercare, Primark, Hamleys and JoJo Maman Bébé.
In The Licensing Awards 2019 Product category, the Best Licensed Giftware Range finalists are:
* Britain’s Got Talent Personalised Range from Evode
* Loungefly Captain Marvel Collection from Funko
* Disney Aladdin Collection from Half Moon Bay
* Mary Poppins Accessories from Difuzed
* Miffy Craft Kits from Stitch & Story
* Moomin Collection from House of Disaster
* Peter Rabbit Baby Range from Enesco
The winners will be revealed at a glittering ceremony on Tuesday September 10, held in The Great Room of The Grosvenor House Hotel, London.
You can read the finalists in the Retail, Best Licensed Retail Marketing Initiative and Best Licensed Promotions Campaign categories by clicking HERE.
The headline sponsor of The Licensing Awards 2019 is Brand Licensing Europe (BLE). The awards are officially supported by Licensing International.
Over 1,400 retailers, licensees and industry suppliers are set to attend this year’s big event. Tickets and tables are available to buy online at Max-Tickets.net, or from Createvents on 01733 294524 or email clare@createvents.co.uk
Top: The judges are shown making their selection.
