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 […]
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Combined WEBB Banks – Southern Glazer’s powerhouse delivers synergies, market expansion, deeper focus on growth categories
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DISC solidifies regional growth with strategic brand additions and Miami warehouse
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L’Oréal International Distribution: Filling in the White Space through partnerships, collaboration and a new approach to growth
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Core Plus Duty Free’s year one journey of growth and innovation
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Pan-Caribbean retail power Rouge Duty Free adds new islands, new stores
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Lancôme unveils immersive beauty experience for Rose Agora at JFK Terminal 1
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 […]
Ultra-luxury skincare brand Bellefontaine brings its Swiss expertise to the Caribbean
One of the most luxurious Swiss skincare brands – Bellefontaine –has just debuted in the Caribbean, as it rolls out exclusively in the most prestigious spas and boutiques in the world. Bellefontaine was created in 2006 by Peter Yip, one of the partners behind the legendary La Prairie. Yip, who grew up in Hong Kong […]
Edrington marries luxury and experience to elevate the cruise passenger journey
Edrington is prioritizing cruise as a key aspect of its global travel retail business. The parent company of The Macallan, Brugal Rum and Highland Park is focusing on providing cruise guests unique experiences and engagements that bring its premium portfolio of brands to life. The company’s primary goal is to premiumize its portfolio available onboard […]
Combined WEBB Banks – Southern Glazer’s powerhouse delivers synergies, market expansion, deeper focus on growth categories
A little over a year after Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits acquired Miami- based WEBB-Banks, the new combined organization has delivered on its promise, creating a new wine and spirits powerhouse in the Caribbean, Central America, South America, as well as the travel retail and cruise sector, WEBB Banks Chief Operating Officer Jose Castellvi tells […]
GMAX Travel Retail targets unique brands with a point of difference
It all started with a unique rum with a point of difference for Garry Maxwell and Tim Young’s eventual partnership at GMAX Travel Retail. Maxwell had founded GMAX Travel Retail in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, after 18 years at Premier Portfolio. Young created his Young Spirit Consultancy in 2021 to assist premium […]
DISC solidifies regional growth with strategic brand additions and Miami warehouse
In the three years since Juan Gentile created Distribution Spirits Company (DISC), the company has stayed true to its founding vision, and has consolidated and strengthened its presence in the Caribbean market and duty free sector. Gentile, who worked for Edrington for almost 20 years, most recently as Senior Vice President, Managing Director Americas Travel […]
