Montblanc, the world’s most famous maker of cherished writing instruments, has long used its luxury pedigree to make inroads into travel retail, where it is the leader in the channel within the Richemont Group. “Travel retail is an important sales channel for our Maison,” says Anouar Guerraoui, Managing Director, South America, Caribbean and Travel Retail […]
Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) has announced a plan to boost the sugar confectionery category’s performance by capitalizing on untapped potential. “The confectionery market is a cornerstone of travel retail and one of the key purchase drivers within our industry today. But it is also a sector with great potential to grow,” says PVM Travel Retail […]
Beauty company Shiseido, which counts several high-end luxury brands within its fragrance and cosmetics portfolio, reports results that are well above market trends, particularly in the travel retail Americas channel. The Miami-based division of the giant Japanese company, which recently moved into its stunning new office space in the heart of Miami’s Brickell Avenue, […]
Two years after announcing its plan to establish biscuits as a sub-category in travel retail, Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR) is launching new products and packaging from Oreo, Milka and Cadbury at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes. Mondelez reports a double-digit net revenue increase in biscuits and more than double the net revenue increase […]
Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail (MITR) is revamping Mars, Twix, Milky Way, Bounty and Snickers brands mini bars for the travel retail channel based on category insights and consumer research. The company says the new Minis portfolio has been produced in response to Mars Wrigley’s understanding of traveler needs – specifically, meeting traveling consumers with […]
Whyte & Mackay is launching two travel retail exclusive releases from Fettercairn, one of the company’s flagship Highland single malt Scotch whiskies. Fettercairn was relaunched in Cannes last year with four new aged single malts, revealing a new brand proposition, along with a premiumized brand identity, bottle and packaging. The new travel retail exclusives being […]
Craft spirits specialist Atom Brands is showcasing its new “Destination Gins” along with a wide range of unique spirits from multiple categories at the TFWA World Exhibition. The company has been sourcing craft spirits from around the world to bring to the travel retail category. This year Atom Brands is featuring “Destination Gins,” a bespoke […]
Canadian streetwear brand Strong & Free Emblem is ready to take its three word affirmation from Saint John, New Brunswick all around the world. Now available in fifteen duty free locations across Canada, the brand began with no lofty expectations in 2006. It started with a woman pulling maple leaves off a tree and tracing […]
Looking for a “Smart” way to get products into the new Brazilian border stores? Well-known Montevideo-based duty free executive Marcelo Montico has established Smart Duty Free, a new distributor targeting companies looking to enter the Brazilian border stores as well as other regional travel retail operators in Latin America. Smart will target the new border […]
One on One with Adrian Pittaway, Corporate Head of Retail, MSC Cruises MSC Cruises — the Swiss-based family-owned and run cruise line, is determined to change the way most cruise lines operate, even down to its retail. A global player with one of the highest growth rates in the industry, MSC introduced 16 cruise […]
Aer Rianta International- North America made traveling through Montreal and Quebec airports much more entertaining this past year. ARI-NA staged some engaging and fun-filled activations at the point of sale to help passengers pass the time before boarding their planes, while enticing them to make a purchase in the duty free store. The operator […]
Aeropuertos Argentinos 2000 (AA2000) will inaugurate its new unified passenger departures terminal at Buenos Aires Ezeiza Airport just as the 2019 Cannes event gets underway. The 45,000 sqm terminal at the country’s main international gateway will change the face of commercial aviation in Argentina, and paves the way for Ezeiza to become the most technologically […]
California-based Formawell Beauty is bringing the star power of mega supermodel Kendall Jenner to travel retail with the launch of a line of professional grade haircare tools created in collaboration with the renowned beauty. The brand is launching globally in Cannes and IBBI is the official partner for the Americas Travel Retail channel. The company […]
Following the very successful launch and rollout of last year’s star fragrance Givenchy L’Interdit EDP, which the company says enjoyed an “impeccable execution” in terms of aligning with the couture, the LVMH brand is now extending its momentum with two major product introductions. This September, Givenchy launches L’Interdit EDT, the continuation to last year’s fragrance […]
When Jean-Christophe Babin was named CEO of Bvlgari in 2013, he had a clear mandate to enhance the reputation of the iconic Italian luxury brand as a leader in jewelry, watches, and accessories. He brought with him 13 years of experience at the head of LVMH’s hugely successful TAG Heuer watches and a desire to […]
