HUGO Parfums unveiled the next chapter of its #YourTimeIsNow campaign with a new scent, HUGO Urban Journey, which encourages millennials to explore the city on their doorstep before venturing into the world beyond. To mark the launch in travel retail and to bring the campaign to life different retailtainment-led ‘pop-ups’ were installed within airports. In […]
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GUCCI BLOOM blossoms with Coty in Brazil
The vision for GUCCI BLOOM in travel retail was to create a ‘pop-up’ store that strongly communicated GUCCI BLOOM’s key attributes of vitality, creativity, quirkiness and uniqueness. Coty is working with Dufry in Brazil to host this stunning animation in August and September. The ‘pop-up’ created by Coty captured the attention of passengers and transformed […]
The Polo Ultra Blue wave takes over Travel Retail Americas
Polo Ultra Blue, the new fragrance for men from Ralph Lauren, is an ultra-fresh and ultra-long-lasting interpretation of the iconic Polo Blue. Ultra Blue launched in March in Travel Retail Americas, and evokes the refined, yet sporty lifestyle of the Polo Blue Man. This concept is embodied in the new campaign featuring MMA fighter and […]
L’Oréal TRAM opens first Atelier Cologne pop-up
L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas has opened the first pop-up for Atelier Cologne in the region at Los Angeles International Airport in a 10 sqm space in the Tom Brady International Terminal. Featuring its signature Venetian blue color inspired by the entrance of its flagship stores in Paris and New York, the pop-up offers passengers […]
Essence Corp.: 30 years of partnership, community engagement and “Giving Back”
When you start a business, your goal is to make money. Be successful. Excel in the field. But a rare few rise above the dollars and cents aspect of commerce to become something much more—a vitally engaged and giving member of its community. Essence Corp., the family-owned distributor/agent of fine fragrances and cosmetics headed by […]
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 […]
Giorgio Armani Beauty opens two new North American TR locations
L’Oréal’s Giorgio Armani team unveiled two expansions in Travel Retail Americas in May, with major openings in Vancouver and New York’s JFK International airports. Vancouver International Airport welcomed Giorgio Armani Beauty in a 12-sqm space located in the Beauty Shop’s main traffic area. The store, dressed in Armani’s new red look, caters to a […]
Dufry introduces new retail concept with Dior at GRU Airport
Dufry, in partnership with Dior, has opened the first ever pop up store of the brand, located in the departure area of Terminal 3 São Paulo/Guarulhos Airport (GRU) in Brazil. The Dior Pop Up boutique is situated in a key location of passenger traffic and offers an exciting shopping environment, reflecting the brand’s unique heritage […]
Burberry licenses beauty business to Coty Inc.
In a strategic shift, British fashion house Burberry has entered into a long-term licensing agreement with Coty Inc. for its Burberry Beauty luxury fragrances, cosmetics and skincare. Under the agreement, Coty will develop, manufacture and distribute the full range of Burberry Beauty products globally. Coty will pay £130M in cash for the long-term exclusive […]
Coty completes merger with P&G Specialty Beauty Business
One of the biggest developments that took place during the week that TFWA World Exhibition took place in Cannes was the official completion of the merger of The Procter & Gamble Company’s fine fragrance, color cosmetics, salon professional and hair color and certain styling businesses (“P&G Specialty Beauty Business”) into Coty, Inc. Coty is now […]
L’Oréal TRAM embarks on a digital transformation
L’Oréal, known for the excellent caliber of its training and people, has acquired a global reputation as a “talent factory,” successfully pooling the skills of employees spread throughout the world. Even in the Miami headquarters, regarded as a Latin American mainstay, L’Oréal Travel Retail’s staff represents 24 different nationalities representing five continents and with Beauty […]
L’Oréal Travel Retail makes key appointments: Yannick Raynaud to head up Americas business
Yannick Raynaud has been appointed L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas Managing Director succeeding Javier Labarta. Raynaud has wide experience in the Americas market, having started her career with L’Oréal Paris and Maybelline in Latin America in 1998, first in Venezuela then in Brazil. In 2006, she moved as Managing Director for La Roche Posay in the […]
Mercedes-Benz Man launched in the Caribbean Travel Retail with Penha Duty Free
French fragrance manufacturer INCC Group has successfully launched its latest fragrance, Mercedes-Benz Man, in the Caribbean duty free market with Penha Duty Free. The launch took place in Curaçao and Aruba, with VIP customers invited to discover the new fragrance of Mercedes-Benz Parfums. Developed by the French Master Perfumer Olivier Cresp, the fragrance, has been […]
Taylor Hill named new Lancôme ambassadress
Taylor Hill has been named the latest brand ambassador for Lancôme. The 20-year-old US model is a Victoria’s Secret Angel and has participated in campaigns and runway shows for a number of famous fashion houses. She also recently debuted on the big screen in The Neon Demon by Nicolas Winding Refn. With her expressive gaze and big blue eyes […]
Revlon to acquire Elizabeth Arden for $870m in all-cash transaction
Two of the beauty world’s most iconic brands – both with a strong presence in travel retail — are joining forces. Revlon, Inc. and Elizabeth Arden, Inc. announced last week that they have signed a deal for Revlon to acquire Elizabeth Arden for $14.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value for Elizabeth Arden […]