Born from the mind of NYC-based Venezuelan graphic artist Frank Alcock, fwab is a lifestyle brand and design laboratory that explores the intersection of graphics and products. fwab produces inspiring stories that translate unique items for the world to enjoy with an elevated, fun, and thoughtful quality.

Stores focused on broad reach and/or price sensitivity.

All current and future distribution channels in Mass-market and value.

Large, big-box retailers that carry a broad range of products. Ex: Walmart, Target, and Tesco.

Traditional, multi-category stores with mid-to-high price ranges. Ex: Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and John Lewis.

Slightly more value-focused than high-end department stores. Ex: Kohl’s and Dillard’s.

Extreme value-focused retailers offering low-priced goods. Ex: Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Poundland.

Sell surplus or out-of-season merchandise at lower prices. Ex: T.J. Maxx, Ross, Marshalls, and outlet malls.

Bulk or club buying model with membership-based retail. Ex: Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale Club.

Primarily food-focused, but often include general merchandise sections. Ex: Kroger, Whole Foods, and Carrefour.

Stores focused on specific product verticals or hobbies.

All current and future distribution channels in Specialty.

Focused on clothing, footwear, and athleisure for men, women, and children. Ex: Gap, Foot Locker, Lululemon, Uniqlo, H&M.

Trend-driven apparel retailers offering affordable, frequently updated collections. Ex: H&M, Zara, SHEIN, Forever 21, Primark, Fashion Nova.

Sell consumer electronics, appliances, and tech accessories. Ex: Best Buy, MediaMarkt, Currys, B&H Photo.

Specialize in hardware, tools, appliances, and home renovation materials. Ex: Home Depot, Lowe’s, B&Q, Menards.

Specialty retailers serving hobbyists and collectors with model kits, tabletop games, trading cards, and hobby supplies.

Offer cosmetics, skincare, haircare, and grooming products. Ex: Sephora, Ulta Beauty, Bluemercury.

Retailers offering medicines, health and wellness products, personal care items, and everyday essentials.

Sell products for fitness, outdoor recreation, and sports. Ex: Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, Academy Sports.

Focused on toys, games, crafts, and educational play. Ex: Toys “R” Us, The Entertainer, LEGO, Learning Express, Michaels.

Sell stationery, electronics, furniture, and business supplies. Ex: Staples, Office Depot, OfficeMax.

Specialize in pet food, supplies, and accessories. Ex: PetSmart, Petco, Chewy.

Provide vehicle parts, tools, and maintenance products. Ex: AutoZone, Pep Boys, Advance Auto Parts, O’Reilly.

Retailers focused on homeware, décor, and design-led lifestyle goods, including curated concept stores. Ex: Crate & Barrel, MoMA Design Store, John Derian, Selfridges Home, and independent concept shops.

Retailers focused on books, magazines, and periodicals, including chain and independent bookshops and newsstands. Ex: Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Books-A-Million, and airport newsstands.

Retailers selling giftware, souvenirs, and impulse-purchase gifts outside museums or event venues. Ex: Hallmark, airport and tourist gift shops, and hotel gift boutiques.

Specialty retailers not covered by a more specific specialty category, including independent boutiques, single-location stores, and regional specialty chains. Use this option only when none of the specific specialty categories applies.

All current and future distribution channels in Digital and remote.

Online reselling platforms. Depop, TheRealReal.

Broad online marketplaces, often with global reach. Ex.: Amazon, eBay, Alibaba, and Mercado Libre.

Selling directly to consumers without 3rd-party retailers. Ex.: brand-owned e-commerce sites, subscription boxes (Dollar Shave Club), and brand pop-ups.

Virtual marketplaces that sell digital goods (NFTs, in-game items, etc.). Ex.: Fortnite Item Shop, Roblox, and Decentraland.

Television-based retail where products are demonstrated live. Ex.: QVC, HSN, and ShopHQ.

Traditional channels that use print catalogs or phone sales. Ex.: L.L.Bean, Lands’ End (historically), and Fingerhut.

Curated products delivered periodically to subscribers. Ex.: Loot Crate, BarkBox, and FabFitFun.

Social and video-driven e-commerce that enables real-time interaction. Ex.: Instagram Live Shopping, TikTok Live, and Taobao Live.

Online storefronts and platforms selling products printed or produced only after an order is placed. Examples include made-to-order apparel, posters, mugs, and books.

Location-based, seasonal, or immersive selling.

All current and future distribution channels in Experiential, travel, and temporary.

Retailers located in airports, on cruise ships, and in international travel hubs offering tax-free or travel-exclusive products. Ex: Duty Free Americas, DFS Group, Heinemann, Dufry, World Duty Free.

Temporary retail spaces for brand collaborations, product launches, or holiday seasons.

Quick-stop retailers focusing on snacks, beverages, and everyday essentials. Ex.: 7-Eleven, Circle K, and Wawa.

On-site stores that sell event-exclusive or licensed merchandise. Ex.: stadiums, arenas, theme parks, concerts, and museums.

Retail outlets serving travelers may offer branded or licensed items aimed at tourists or commuters. Ex.: highway rest stops, state-run rest areas, service stations, bus or train stations, and airports.

Automated self-service machines selling products without staffed checkout. Examples include snacks, beverages, personal care items, and collectibles in public venues.

Interactive or immersive retail experiences that blend entertainment with shopping. Often used for brand-building, product launches, or fan engagement. Ex.: Crayola Experience, Netflix House, and theme-based immersive pop-ups.

Sales through schools or public institutions.

All current and future distribution channels in Institutional and educational.

Retailers within museums and galleries offering licensed prints, books, and collectibles tied to art, history, or exhibits. Ex: MoMA Design Store, The Met Store, Tate Modern Shop.

Educational institutions and affiliated stores offering licensed books, media, and classroom materials. Ex: Scholastic Book Fairs, Follett, Junior Library Guild.

Business-driven or high-volume distribution.

All current and future distribution channels in Wholesale, B2B, and corporate.

Person-to-person sales models where independent sellers market and distribute products directly to consumers, often through home parties or social networks. Ex: Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Scentsy, Amway.

Middlemen distributing to smaller retailers or specialized markets. This may include licensing agents or brokers that handle bulk transactions.

Companies that purchase branded or licensed products for employee gifts, promotions, etc.

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For better or worse, in the 2000s LimeWire was a pioneer in the music industry. This pioneering spirit and the deep connection to music remains – and the LimeWire brand is now available for license globally. All product categories will be considered.

LimeWire

Established in 2016 by designer Susy Snow and illustrator Gracie Tapner, Snowtap is a collaborative design studio that creates playful and humorous illustrations for cards, prints stationery, gifts and homeware.

The pair met at the University of Westminster whilst completing a degree in Illustration. After graduating, Gracie went on to design for companies such as Laura Ashley and John Lewis, which she still does today. Susy started doing freelance illustration and worked as an in-house graphic designer in London, and it was over a magical catch-up coffee in Kings Cross, that the duo decided to take the plunge and set up Snowtap.

Since their launch, they have seen their business grow from small scale wholesale and online sales, to establishing their brand within the popular online marketplace Etsy with over 23,000 sales. Snowtap’s debut into the licensing space has welcomed partnerships with best-in-class licensees such as The Art File, Portico, Blueprint and Gibsons.

Snowtap

Graphic artist Yoni Alter constantly uses the city as a source of inspiration. With bright and bold colors, Yoni offers new and fresh ways to observe the everyday. Combining the graphic and artistic, the literal and the abstract, highlighting geometric space and form, his art is playful, positive, modern, and minimalist.

Yoni Alter

Edward Gorey, was a renowned writer and illustrator who created a body of work that has been praised for its unsettling humor, stylish inventiveness, and sublime qualities. Over his 50-year career, he gained international recognition and influenced various forms of popular culture, including film, fiction, and fashion. Today, his stories, poems, drawings, and distinctive style continue to be celebrated through books, articles, and museum exhibitions.

In his will, Mr. Gorey established the Edward Gorey Charitable Trust to manage his intellectual property and support animal welfare charities. Since his passing in 2000, the Trust has been dedicated to preserving and expanding his extraordinary legacy as one of the most intriguing icons of the 20th century.

Edward Gorey

Remedios’ work is an invitation into a secret garden. A space where the most mundane natural elements are reinterpreted into magical moments suspended in time. It brings back our childhood memories and leads us to reflect on our place in the circle of life. A vortex that transports us into a space of poetic nostalgia. Our vision is to bring this secret garden into homes through partnerships and product development.

Remedios

Omar Rayo, a Colombian artist of extraordinary versatility, has left an enduring imprint on the world. His most iconic works serve as a bridge between pre-Columbian visual culture and geometric abstraction, featuring crisp patterns and folds that challenge flatness. Born in Colombia, Rayo's early career as a caricaturist evolved into surrealistic watercolors during his "bejuquismo" period. His extensive travels throughout South America inspired the "Via Sur" series, where indigenous influences and exposure to literary giants like Jorge Luis Borges shaped his distinctive geometric stylizations.

Omar Rayo's enthusiasm for trompe l’oeil is rooted in a profound sense of playfulness and mischief. His artistic intent lies in the playful act of tricking the viewer's perception, creating an illusion of depth and three-dimensionality where none exists. This mischievous approach to trompe l’oeil not only showcases Rayo's technical prowess but also underscores his desire to engage and challenge the viewer's perception, inviting them into a delightful visual game that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

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