DFS Group will transform 25 of its DFS and T Galleria by DFS stores into a whimsical wonderland of beauty treats this August during its sixth annual First Class Beauty campaign. The luxury travel retailer will bring the best of beauty to traveling customers and feature exclusive products and POS experiences from more than 40 […]
Beauty
Zendaya Coleman brings youth and charisma as newest Lancôme ambassador
Lancôme has named Zendaya Coleman as the brand’s newest global ambassador. The 22-year-old American actress, singer, and fashion authority adds her unique and diverse vision to the French luxury house of beauty, said the official announcement. “Zendaya brings a youthful and a unique approach to beauty that perfectly complements Lancôme’s vision and creativity,” said Françoise Lehmann, international […]
Perfumes y Diseño to expand fragrance portfolio with new licensing agreement with Spanish fashion house El Ganso
Spanish fashion house El Ganso and Madrid-based beauty company Perfumes y Diseño have signed a licensing agreement for PYD to create and market a line of perfumes. El Ganso, known for its fun and elegant designs, operates almost 180 retail outlets across 9 countries including France, Portugal, Italy, Germany, England and more. The company is […]
L’Oréal presents overview of year in Cannes: Leadership, innovation, relevance and social responsibility as 6th continent works to appeal to all nationalities
L’Oréal Travel Retail’s annual press conference in Cannes presented a global overview of the year by Travel Retail Managing Director Vincent Boinay, with a focus on the company’s leadership, innovation, relevance, sustainability and social responsibility. Boinay’s overview was followed by regional reports from the directors of Europe/Middle East; the Americas, and Asia Pacific. This year […]
Estée Lauder opens first TR location for Too Faced makeup with DFS in T4, JFK
U.S. makeup brand Too Faced opened its first travel retail counter last week in a space full of sharable moments where customers can dis-cover the latest Too Faced products amid fun-filled experiences. Located at the DFS store in Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the opening marks the first of […]
L’Oréal reports highest quarterly growth in 10 years; TR soars by 30% in the 9 months
L’Oréal’s travel retail business has grown by almost 30% in the first nine months of 2018. The cosmetics giant released its Q3 financial results on Oct. 30, reporting “an acceleration in the third quarter, with the highest quarterly growth rate for 10 years.” Total sales for the nine months reached 19.86 billion euros, an increase […]
Givenchy Beauty, Bloommiami create second interactive makeup activation
Following the success of its first makeup pop-activation in the U.S. at Los Angeles International Airport in August, Givenchy Beauty, working with Miami-based Bloommiami, has opened a second interactive makeup pop-up located at the luxury T Galleria by DFS in Waikiki, Hawaii. The 12-foot by 9-foot activation introduces two of Givenchy Beauty’s newest products: Le […]
The 2018 Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Campaign is message of urgency
To mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign is releasing a video series entitled, “Seconds Matter.” The 2018 Breast Cancer Campaign focuses on the concept of time and the effect that breast cancer has from both a personal and universal perspective. In long and short […]
New York beauty company TPR debuts high profile designer fragrances to Cannes
World renowned Elie Tahari and Badgley Mischka target international markets New York-based beauty company TPR Holdings will be unveiling two important designer fragrances with global brand recognition in Cannes this year, one for Elie Tahari, the go-to designer for chic women’s business clothing, and one for couture designers Badgley Mischka, renowned for their red […]
The “new Coty” rises 2 years after merger with P&G beauty
In the two years since Coty merged with the Procter & Gamble Company’s fine fragrance, color cosmetics and salon products businesses, the company has made huge strides in completing an incredibly ambitious and complex transformation which involved fundamental changes to and simplification of its business processes.* According to the company’s latest financial results, important […]
Givenchy launches major global campaign for new L’Interdit fragrance, connecting beauty with its classic couture heritage
Givenchy began launching a “game-changing” fragrance worldwide on September 15, strengthening the connection between the brand’s couture heritage and its beauty business. Givenchy’s famed classic perfume, L’Interdit, was originally created in 1957 exclusively for iconic American actress Audrey Hepburn, Hubert de Givenchy’s friend and long-time muse. According to legend, when de Givenchy asked if he […]
L’Occitane’s customer-first retail strategy adopts “glocal” approach New NYC 555 Fifth Avenue store opens with interactive experiential concept
The L’Occitane Group is pursuing a robust customer-first retail strategy, seeking to surprise consumers and surpass their expectations by providing an unforgettable in-store experience. In today’s digital world, L’Occitane is inviting customers into its stores with pampering and entertainment that encourages them to indulge in the experience. Creating tailor-made experience for customers across the world To adapt […]
Giorgio Armani unveils L.A. LIP Vibes at LAX
L’Oréal Travel Retail has teamed up with DFS to celebrate the vibrant colors of Los Angeles with an eye-catching Giorgio Armani Pop-Up store for L.A. LIP VIBES in Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. Located in the main retail hall outside the DFS store, the 15-sqf Pop-Up store is running through June […]
Strong travel retail sales help drive The Estée Lauder Companies to “outstanding” fiscal 1Q results
Benefitting from double digit sales gains in its online and travel retail channels, among others, the Estee Lauder Companies delivered “an outstanding financial performance in our fiscal 2018 first quarter,” said Fabrizio Freda, ELC President and Chief Executive Officer, commenting on the latest earnings results released on Nov. 1. The Company achieved net sales of $3.27 […]
International Shoppes debuts stunning 7,200 sqf Beauty Store at JFK Terminal 1
International Shoppes has taken the next step in its travel retail evolution with the opening of a 7,200 sqf stand-alone Beauty Store at New York’s JFK Terminal 1. Travel Markets Insider had the opportunity to tour the beautiful new store the day after its opening last week with IS vice presidents Scott Halpern and […]
