Authentic Brands Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the intellectual property of Care Bears , the cuddly residents of Care-a-Lot that became a merchandising and retail juggernaut and beloved children’s property. Financial terms of the pact were not disclosed. The Care Bears were originally introduced in the early 1980s as a greeting card concept, before evolving into a global entertainment franchise that consists of plush toys and animated shows, movies and games. It has