Libre, the new women’s fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent, is setting Travel Retail ablaze across the globe, reports L’Oreal Travel Retail. A grand floral Eau de Parfum, Libre follows the trail-blazing heritage of YSL perfumes beginning with Rive Gauche in 1971, Opium in 1977 and Paris in 1983. A gender-bending take on the classic men’s […]
International Shoppes
New era for International Shoppes as it opens duty free concession in Houston
Family-run duty free operator International Shoppes has ventured outside its northeast United States home for the first time with six stores in three terminals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston. IS Vice Presidents Scott Halpern and Matt Greenbaum confirm to TMI that IS opened its first store in the airport this morning […]
The Macallan Concept Number 1 makes a surreal statement at LAX and JFK
Edrington Americas Travel Retail launched The Macallan Concept No. 1 in the Americas at the beginning of the year, focusing on its key hubs at JFK and LAX with high impact activations, tastings, and still visibility. With DFS, Edrington ran tastings at LAX TBIT during the months of January and February. The message was extended […]
Lindt brings Master Chocolatier to International Shoppes new JFK T1 store
Lindt & Sprüngli Travel Retail is bringing ‘magical moments’ to travelers around the world with the debut of live Lindt Master Chocolatiers in the North American travel retail market. Lindt & Sprüngli Travel Retail helped International Shoppes celebrate the opening of the new store at JFK Airport Terminal One by treating passengers to LINDOR […]
International Shoppes transforms new T1 store in JFK to elevate the customer experience
International Shoppes’ transformation of its duty free offer at New York’s JFK Terminal 1 took another giant step forward with the opening of a stunning, upgraded 5,800 sqf liquor, tobacco, confectionery, and luxury store last month, designed to elevate the customer experience to new levels. The new store follows the opening last year of IS’ award-winning […]
Appleton brings taste of Jamaica to JFK Terminal 5
Gruppo Campari is running a major activity for Appleton Estate rum with International Shoppes at New York JFK Airport’s Terminal 5 (JetBlue). The event highlights the close link between Appleton and the theme of world travel. Shoppers are welcomed to a ‘cargo station’ where they receive a brand-stamped souvenir ‘customs clearance form’ that shares key […]
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 […]
International Shoppes opens luxury boutiques in BOS Terminal E
International Shoppes significantly upped the ante on airport elegance last week, when it opened boutiques for five top luxury brands at Boston Logan International Airport Terminal E. The new shops are part of a major renovation and expansion in the terminal. The new boutiques, Dior (277 sqf), Lancôme (279 sqf), Chanel (300 sqf), […]
Tito’s Handmade Vodka builds presence in US duty free
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, distributed in North America Duty Free by EWTRA, is increasing its footprint in airports and cruise lines across the region. EWTRA has launched a program of high impact activations that celebrate Tito’s American heritage and craft credentials at Boston Logan International Airport, and JFK International and LaGuardia airports in New York. The […]
International Shoppes enhances luxury with renovated JFK T8 stores
New York-based duty free retailer International Shoppes has opened an expanded, upgraded and redesigned duty free store at the JFK American Airlines Terminal 8. The location is highlighted by a 15-foot wide LED display at the storefront and a series of high-end beauty boutiques. The new boutiques — including Kiehl’s with Lancôme, Dior, Chanel, MAC, […]
Beam Suntory and International Shoppes create memorable Bourbon Legends pop-up at JFK
In an effort to educate consumers and offer them an “unforgettable Bourbon experience,” Beam Suntory partnered with International Shoppes on an inter-active “Bourbon Legends” pop-up store at Terminal 5 at JFK International Airport in November. For two weeks the pop-up store informed travelers about the entire bourbon category and invited them to experience, through sampling, […]
MarketPlace Development awards best concessions at Washington Dulles
A number of familiar travel retail concessions at Washington Dulles International Airport received accolades at the recent Dulles Food and Shops Concessions Excellence Awards for 2014. Hudson Group, The Paradies Shops, Estée Lauder/M.A.C / International Shoppes, and Marshall Retail Group were among the winners of the retail awards, bestowed by concessions manager MarketPlace Development, and […]
Bacardi launches St-Germain into US TR with International Shoppes at JFK T8
Bacardi Global Travel Retail launched French elderberry liqueur St-Germain into US Travel Retail last month at JFK Terminal 8 with International Shoppes. St-Germain is very popular in New York, especially with bartenders in the city’s cocktail scene. Throughout December, International Shoppes hosted a stand-alone branded St-Germain bar, featuring luxury Parisian art deco-style imagery and supported […]
Hershey partners with International Shoppes for Till Point project at PHL
The Hershey Company, in partnership with International Shoppes, reports that it has successfully implemented a merchandising project to increase impulse purchasing and ease of shopping at IS’ Philadelphia International Terminal store. The goal of the project was to grow impulse purchasing for confection at the queuing/till point area by leveraging confection category insights. Confection — […]
