Family-owned distiller William Grant & Sons has introduced Wildmoor, a new range of high-aged, blended Scotch whisky. A tribute to the country’s wild elements, the Wildmoor collection comprises big elemental whiskies with flavors unbound by regionality, says the company. In global travel retail, the range will make its debut in April, with an exclusive presence at […]
Mast Jägermeister debuts Teremana in GTR with DFS at JFK T4
After announcing it was distributing Teremana tequila in the channel in March, Mast Jägermeister has introduced the premium, small-batch tequila into global travel retail this month. Founded by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Teremana is launching in numerous major international airports around the world, initiating the internationalization of Teremana. All three expressions are available: Blanco (€49.99/US$45.99), […]
Joyous WiTR gathering at Summit of the Americas kicks off 2024 fundraising efforts
The latest gathering of Women in Travel Retail took place in West Palm Beach, Florida right before the 2024 Summit of the Americas officially welcomed attendees with a lovely al fresco Opening Cocktail. The get-together also kicked off the organization’s fund-raising efforts for the Frasi’s Bike to School project. The roomful of women (and several […]
Sustainability, ethics key priorities for Brown-Forman
Sustainability has always been an important focus for Brown-Forman and its flagship brand Jack Daniel’s. Climate action, water stewardship, circularity, sustainable packaging, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable forestry all play key roles in the process of bringing the Brown-Forman spirits to market. Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher tells TMI that the company’s sustainability efforts have […]
Jaya Singh to retire from Mondelez World Travel Retail; Joost Rosmuller appointed as VP & Managing Director of Special Businesses
Jaya Singh, Managing Director Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR), European Export and New Business, one of travel retail’s most influential figures, will retire at the end of January 2025. Singh will be succeeded by Joost Rosmuller, who will take on the role of Managing Director WTR following Jaya’s retirement, and is appointed Vice President of […]
Cazcabel tequila makes Americas travel retail debut with Duty Free Global
Cazcabel tequila made its Americas travel retail debut this week at the Duty Free Global stand at the IAADFS Summit of the Americas. Duty Free Global was appointed the global travel retail partner for Cazcabel in September and the premium tequila was first shown to the industry in October at the TFWA World Exhibition in […]
Canada: Ontario Buyers Group helps duty free operators deal with suppliers/liquor board
Ontario duty free stores have banded together as a buying group to have a stronger voice with its supplier partners and the Ontario Liquor Board. Chris Foster, who heads the group and owns Queenston-Lewiston Duty Free in Niagara Falls, Canada, tells TMI that the combined weight of its Ontario members has had a positive impact in its […]
Tito’s brings cruise business in-house
Following the successful growth of its cruise business through WEBB Banks, Tito’s has brought the management of cruise in-house beginning January 1st, John McDonnell, Managing Director International, Tito’s Handmade Vodka has confirmed to TMI. “Cruise is a substantial piece of our duty free business. It is almost 50%. The broker model is good at the […]
Lindt appoints Nicolas Sobredo as Head of GTR North & Central America
Lindt & Sprüngli has appointed Nicolas Sobredo as Regional Head of GTR North & Central America, effective immediately. The move reflects the company’s intention to drive growth for confectionery in the Americas region by splitting responsibilities for South America and North & Central America. Central America. Reporting to Head of Global Travel Retail Peter Zehnder, […]
Duty Free Global Signs GTR Partnership with Cincoro Tequila
Duty Free Global has announced an agreement with Cincoro Tequila for global travel retail. This collaboration marks a significant expansion for Cincoro Tequila, positioning its premium portfolio to reach discerning consumers across the globe through strategic distribution in premier airports and duty free destinations, which will coincide with launches across numerous (domestic) markets in Asia, […]
Pernod Ricard launches Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition with global campaign
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail revealed the glamourous new limited edition joining Royal Salute’s iconic Polo Collection; the Royal Salute 21 Year Old Miami Polo Edition, which launched in limited quantities in global travel retail on April 11 and was celebrated at an invitation-only special event with a strong polo connection in exclusive Palm Beach, […]
Jameson’s “Arrive Like a Local” Campaign returns in 2024 with the Visa-powered Jameson Passport
Building on the success of the award-winning Arrive Like a Local campaign, Jameson and Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PRGTR) have expanded the interactive traveler experience to more than 36 airports worldwide. Reaching the widest audience for any Jameson travel retail campaign ever and supported by a 360 omni-channel strategy, the 2024 campaign aims to […]
How digital tech is transforming liquor promotions
The growing digital toolbox available to duty free retailers has the power to transform the effectiveness of liquor promotions in the years ahead, writes Joe Bates. Step back in time two decades the typical duty free liquor retailer relied on a tried-and-trusted box of promotional tools, whether it be straightforward price discounts, gifts-with-purchase, liquid- to-lips […]
Worldclassbrands highlights wellness and beauty tech at Summit
Lenny DiCristofano’s Chicago-based travel retail agency worldclassbrands (which partners with UK-based Martin Lovatt of Magnify Brands) will be showcasing several lines of best-selling wellness and beauty tech products from his multi-category portfolio at the Summit of the Americas. Focusing on brands that are innovative, disruptive, on trend, sustainable and affordable, beauty and wellness has become […]
Geske beauty tech brings its AI-fueled skincare revolution to TR
Beauty tools were a huge draw at the inaugural edition of Cosmoprof North America in Miami earlier this year— especially German brand Geske, whose accessibly priced collection of high-tech, beautifully designed products were a center of attention. Geske has invested significantly in the Cosmoprof events since the brand launched two years ago, and it appears […]