Mary-Kate, Ashley and Joanne

Dualstar Entertainment Group, the Los Angeles–based licensing company owned by Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, has hired Joanne Wells as vice president of brand development for its Sprouse Bros. brand. Wells ran her own licensing and branding company, JRW Group, which represented companies such as Frederick’s of Hollywood. She also has served as vice president of licensing for Applause Inc.