General Merchandise

NEW YORK Cartoon Network's global licensing and merchandising arm has inked a deal with a greeting card manufacturer.

Cartoon Network Enterprises said its long-term partnership with Hallmark Cards will include greeting cards and party supply items based on Cartoon Network’s portfolio of brands, including Ben 10 Ultimate Alien, Generator Rex and Adventure Time, CNE said.

Hallmark’s product offerings will be available throughout North America.

NEW MILFORD, N.J. Worldwide periodicals distributor Curtis has launched a new magazine for kids based on beloved Disney character Tinker Bell.

Disney For Kids: Tinker Bell includes an extended-length story of Tinker Bell, an activity workbook, pull-out posters, crafts and more. The magazine will retail for $4.99 per issue.

In related news, Curtis last month announced it would publish a bimonthly publication for the new Disney film "Tangled."

SHELTON, Conn. Bic celebrated the official launch of its Easy-Glide System ink technology, which has been incorporated into its Velocity retractable, Atlantis retractable and Pro+ ball pens.

The technology provides up to 35% smoother writing compared with current Bic pen ink systems, the company said.

To help celebrate the event, Bic is kicking off its "Get a Clue" event Nov. 3 and 4 at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal, which invites consumers to help solve a gigantic crossword puzzle and learn more about how Bic ballpoint pens are made.

CLEVELAND American Greetings is giving a nod to childhood with its new Flipbook cards, which contain an entertaining animation produced by simply pulling panels to reveal a surprising design.

The interactive animation can tell a story or deliver a birthday message, American Greetings said.

EXTON, Pa. Kiwi Shoe Care's Camp Dry line is helping consumers keep their shoes prepared for upcoming harsh weather.

Kiwi's Camp Dry heavy-duty water repellant and Camp Dry performance fabric protector can be found at mass merchandisers, including Walmart and Target, as well as sporting goods stores. Both products are designed to repel water and minimize stains and wear-and-tear.

CLEVELAND A card maker's newest innovation is sure to brighten its recipients' spirits.

American Greetings' Illuminotes line of cards feature a unique card fold, an elegantly designed frosted vellum window and beautifully diffused light that can be displayed all year long.

SHELTON, Conn. Bic is gearing up to unveil two special-edition series of lighters in the new year.

Coming soon are the animal series and pop culture series of lighters, which feature a broad array of designs to fit any consumer's personality. Each lighter will cary a suggested retail price of $1.59.

ARLINGTON, Texas Panini America is launching its first officially licensed NFL sticker album and sticker collection.

Following the launch of its 2010 FIFA World Cup sticker collection, the company said its new football collection features NFL superstars and rookies from all 32 NFL teams, including Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre and Tim Tebow.