Jordanian-based Alzawrae, producer of the Mazaya brand of shisha tobacco, is returning to TFWA World Exhibi-tion this year at stand H53 and the Don Michele Yacht. The company is determined to reflect the rapidly growing popularity of shisha smoking in markets outside the traditional Middle East stronghold, and continues to invest heavily in pro-moting […]
Tea Forte introduces “visually stunning” new Bleu concept for travel retail
Sure to attract huge attention at the points of sale where it is featured, Tea Forte is launching the Bleu Collection, an exotic selection of artisan herbal teas that create a range of shades of blue when steeped. Available on-counter in September, the Bleu Collection comprises five blends of tea that create a strikingly intense […]
Coach introduces the Coach x Selena Gomez Collection
New York-based Coach announces the launch of Coach x Selena Gomez, a new collection in partnership with the actress and singer. Featuring the Selena Grace, a bag designed by Selena in collaboration with Coach Creative Director Stuart Vevers, the offering also includes small leather goods and accessories available for a limited time. The Selena Grace, […]
Bruno Richard promotion at ELC
Bruno Richard has been promoted to Vice President, General Manager, Travel Retail Europe Middle East and Africa (TR EMA) reporting to Israel Assa, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Business Operations, Travel Retail Worldwide. He will relocate to London. Most recently based in Singapore, Richard spent more than five years in Miami in senior positions […]
Industry veteran Laurent Lamotte launches new agency for luxury brands in Latam
Well-respected travel retail executive Laurent Lamotte brings together his wide range of experiences to his new position of managing partner for his new company HERA Latam, an agency of luxury brands in Latin America. Lamotte’s former roles, ranging from representing the Longines watch brand from the Swatch Group, over-seeing Latin America retail develop-ment for fashion house […]
Sunglasses Awards 2017 opens for entries with new digital category
The seventh edition of the Sunglasses Awards is now open for entries by retailers and airport authorities. The winners of the awards are announced the Sunglasses Workshop and Awards at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes each year. The event is co-sponsored and hosted by sunglasses suppliers De Rigo, Essilor, Kering Eyewear, Luxottica, Marchon, Marcolin […]
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 […]
Express your soul with Rituals Summer Limited Edition Collection
In a unique creative co-operation with the street artist MadC, Rituals has produced a range of seven products for the body and home in a limited edition summer collection called “Express your Soul.” The German-born artist, who has transitioned from graffiti to gallery work, has made expressing her true self her life’s passion. The collection’s […]
Duty Free Partners opens MAC boutique in San Diego airport
Miami-based Duty Free Partners officially opened a stand-alone MAC boutique in San Diego International Airport on April 4. The official ribbon-cutting was attended by airport and MAC executives, and DFP CEO Fabiano Vivacqua, and was broadcast by local news stations. The 400-sqf shop is located in Terminal 2, and is the airport’s only stand-alone high-end […]
Godiva and Pernod Ricard partner for DFS-exclusive cross-category promotion at LAX
Pernod Ricard teamed up with DFS Group to offer an exclusive cross-category tasting event promotion at Los Angeles International Airport in March. Available exclusively at DFS at LAX’ Tom Bradley International Terminal the tasting event, entitled Embark on a Journey of Flavors, paired Godiva’s USA Souvenir Collection with three expressions of The Glenlivet Master […]
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 […]
Tea Forté names Ferreira VP of Retail, brings in ACTIUM for global travel retail growth
Global luxury tea brand Tea Forté will be escalating its efforts in the travel retail channel to the next level, with new management and a worldwide agency to represent the brand. David Ferreira (previously Head of Global Travel Retail with Cross) has joined Tea Forté as Vice President of Retail. In his new role, Ferreira […]
Mondelez WTR announces reorganization
Mondelez International is reorganizing, combining the leadership of its World Travel Retail, European Export and Swiss domestic market businessesunder the direction of Andreas Fehr. Martin Kläusli – currently Head of Regional Accounts of Mondelez WTR – has been appointed as Sales Director of the Business Unit Switzerland, responsible for the Swiss domestic business. This position […]
Eyewear giants Luxottica and Essilor to merge
Two of the largest eyewear companies in the world have announced that they are merging, which will create a “global integrated player” of major proportions. Italy-based Luxottica and France’s Essilor announced the deal—worth approximately $16 billion according to published reports — on Monday. Essilor International today reported that it had reached a share exchange with […]
