Sunderland AFC grant licenses to companies wishing to produce merchandise bearing the Club's trademarks - the Club Crest, Black Cat logo, etc. The licensee pays for the right to use the Club's trademarks in advance of producing any products.
Once manufactured, the products are then sold nationally and internationally through various retail outlets and websites, independent of the Club. Many of these items can also be found on sale within Sunderland AFC Official Club Stores.
By licensing the Club brand to established licensees, we are able to increase our retail footprint, which will help to expand the Club's appeal onto a more national and international base.
Our current licensee portfolio, and products include:
DANILO
Wall calendars, diaries, desk calendars, gift wrap & greeting cards
www.danilo.com
PREMIER LICENSING
Golf equipment and accessories
www.premier-licensing.com
BENCHMARK PROMOTIONAL SERVICES
Promotional gift bags and notebooks
www.bpss.co.uk
GB EYE
Posters, prints, postcard packs, canvas prints, photique, badges and stickers
www.gbeye.com
PARKGATE SPORTS
Neoprene bottle covers shaped as the team kit
www.parkgatesports.com
UR IN THE PAPER
Personalised newspaper, magazine covers, stat cards and personalised prints
www.inthepaper.co.uk
www.personalisedgifts.co.uk
www.gettingpersonal.co.uk
www.buyagift.co.uk
If you are interested in becoming a licensee please contact Verity Dodd, Marketing Manager - Sunderland AFC on 0871 9111200 or e-mail verity.dodd@safc.com