STARWOOD BRANDS
License Brand Advisory & Management.
* Recognized by License Global as a
Top Licensing Agency in 2023 and 2024
ABOUT US
Starwood Brands was founded during CoVid-19 by David Gindi, the former CEO of the Athletic Brands Alliance and the exclusive distributor in the United States for Adidas and Reebok Sporting Goods. While retailers were shutting their doors and the world was forced to remain in their homes, David decided to pursue a new path and leverage his brand relationships to help manufacturers license and partner with the most recognizable brands in the industry.
Within its first year of business, Starwood Brands secured agreements for over 30 licensees, establishing the company as an influential agency.
“The secret is in strategy” says David Gindi “working with licensors and licensees to understand their needs and develop a clear path to success. We work closely with our clients, analyzing their current market position, identifying target brands, and in several cases, managing their portfolio of properties. Our track record of delivering results on behalf of clients and brand partners is strong. Starwood Brands continues to form thriving long-term partnerships and expand renowned brands into categories that are a natural extension.
Now, over 100 manufacturers are represented by Starwood Brands, who are looking to license brands for their respective categories. Our clients are the preferred vendors of major retail chains across the globe, in a broad range of soft and hard consumer goods categories. This includes apparel and accessories, home décor, novelty products, and more.
Starwood Brands has a network of over 300 brands. Our relationships range across lifestyle, athletic, character, and functional brands as well as celebrities and influencers.
In 2023, Starwood Brands was recognized by License Global as a Top Licensing Agency.
Later that year, Starwood Brands' President David Gindi was nominated by License Global as an "Expert" in their yearly 'Influentials 2023' Shortlist.
The 'Influentials' pays tribute to the most prolific executives influencing the business of brand licensing in ways that will change the face of how we do business in the years to come.
SERVICES
We help manufacturers/wholesalers license brands by identifying potential brands, negotiating deals, and creating successful, profitable partnerships benefiting all parties involved.
We help brand managers find the right licensee, making sure that the prospect understands the brand identity and caters to the preferred retail channels of distribution.
BRANDS
Our network spans across 300+ brands and properties.
This includes Fashion, Athletic, Character, Lifestyle, Functional, Electronic, Celebrity and Food Brands.
CLIENTS
Representing 100+ industry leaders across multiple categories. Our clients are recognized and respected manufacturers that are committed to innovation and pushing boundaries. We help our clients maintain their competitive edge by identifying growth opportunities and expanding their brand presence.
CATEGORIES
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BRAND NETWORK
a brief overview of our extensive brand relationships
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NOTABLE PARTNERSHIPS
brand: Nautica
category: Backpacks / Luggage
brand: Adidas
category: Sporting Goods
brand: Reebok
category: Cold Weather
brand: Nickelodeon
category: Toys
brand: Disney
category: Cosmetics
brand: MLB
category: City Merchandise
brand: Ike Behar
category: Undergarments
brand: Nanette Lepore
category: Cold Weather
brand: Geoffrey Beene
category: Sleepwear
RETAIL EXPANSION
In addition to the traditional licensing model, we also connect brands that have strong retail placement and are simply looking to partner with wholesalers for the following retailers...
Starwood Brands represents the largest vendors of these retail chains.
By partnering with our vendors, brands get to carve out their product categories to retail specialists, who work directly with senior level executives.
