Report: Angry Birds in major deal with U.S. chain

New York -- Rovio, the maker of Angry Birds, is partnering up with a major U.S. retail chain to open dedicated Angry Birds in-store shops in thousands of locations nationwide, Reuters reported. The shops, which will feature branded toys, tee shirts and books, are being timed to debut with the launch of Angry Birds Space, the Finnish company’s latest downloadable game. The report said the partnership will be more extensive than Rovio’s existing agreement with Barnes & Noble.



The report also said that Rovio plans to open branded stores in China soon.



Angry Birds is the world’s most downloadable game, according to Reuters, and is also the fastest-growing game on Facebook.