Kohl's, Disney win big at LIMA awards

Kohl's and Disney's "Frozen" were among the winners at the LIMA International Licensing Awards.

In a ceremony held this week at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Kohl's Department Stores received the Retailer of the Year award for its in-store presentation of Frozen.

In addition, Jakks Pacific tied with Playmate Toys' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles product line for the win in the Film, Television or Entertainment (Animated) Licensee: Hard Goods category for its Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa doll.

Other highlights included One Direction scooping the Celebrity or Music Program; Hasbro's My Little Pony winning Character or Toy Brand Program; Minecraft picking up Digital Program; Lovehoney's Fifty Shades of Grey range winning Film, Television or Entertainment (Live Action) Licensee: Hard Goods; and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter scooping Location-Based or Experiential Initiative.

"We're delighted to recognise the huge impact that all of our awards winners have had in the marketplace, including Frozen as 2014's top success story," said LIMA president Charles Riotto. "These achievements underscore the high calibre of today's licensing initiatives and the significance of licensed properties and brands throughout the world."