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 […]
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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 […]
Biggar & Leith targets travel retail success with Shanky’s Whip and Butterfly Cannon
“2024 is going to be the year of duty free for Shanky’s Whip,” Daniel Bras, Export Director at spirits creator, importer and distributor Biggar & Leith tells TMI. Shanky’s Whip, an Irish whiskey infused with natural vanilla and caramel, is the number one brand for Biggar & Leith, with domestic success in almost eighty countries […]
Cruise listings, premium activations, highlight MONARQ’s regional power
With an impressive portfolio of top-name brands, MONARQ Group’s investment in its team and office has paid off as the independent distributor and marketer of premium alcoholic beverages has become one of the top players in the region. “Despite the political – and socio- economic challenges in South America and the general destocking at distributor […]
It’s a 10 creator Carolyn Aronson discusses Travel Retail and global expansion
With its cult-classic product, the Miracle Leave-In, It’s a 10 hair care has grown exponentially, becoming a global brand now sold in more than 84 countries. More than 10 million bottles of the product are sold annually and It’s a 10 products are available in more than 25,000 salons and 15,000 professional chains like Ulta […]
Carnival brings the fun with its beverage options across its fleet
All cruises are different and that extends to the food and drinks packages that are available onboard. Carnival Cruise Line invites its guests to “Choose Fun.” That is its tagline and the fun is designed to run through everything that happens onboard. Zachary Sulkes, AVP, Beverage Operations, Carnival Cruise Line tells TMI that Carnival tries […]
How global events from shipping lanes to water levels impact the worldwide supply chain
Miami-based logistics infrastructure company WTDC is celebrating its 47th anniversary this year. Founded by the Gazitua family in 1977 as Miami’s first General Order Warehouse, the family was already running a successful freight forwarding business called Florida International Forwarders (FIF) at the time of WTDC’s founding. Over the years, WTDC added additional services such as […]
Core Plus Duty Free’s year one journey of growth and innovation
Operating from a modest kiosk at Melbourne Orlando Airport (MLB) in Florida since 2019, Core Plus Duty Free opened a 500-square-foot store in MLB in January 2023 as part of the official inauguration of the airport’s Terminal Renovation and Expansion. The small airport, which serves Central Florida (home of Disney World in Orlando), handled 747,000 […]
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Brown-Forman introduces two new Woodford Reserve limited editions to GTR
Brown-Forman Global Travel Retail (GTR) has added two new limited edition whiskeys to its Woodford Reserve GTR collection. Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sonoma Triple Finish and Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Series 121.2 mark another milestone in Woodford Reserve’s journey of innovation and tradition, says the company Stéphane Morizet, Marketing Director at GTR Brown-Forman, said, “We […]
