Panama-based Duty Free Dynamics has recently added two new brands to its distribution portfolio: Fjällräven, an outdoor clothing and equipment company based in Sweden, and ENO, Eagles Nest Outfitters, a leading provider of ingeniously crafted parachute hammocks and products for adventure travelers, based in Asheville, NC. Fjällräven is best known for its backpacks — the […]
Furla opens new store in Trinidad and Tobago as Munday announces retirement
Furla’s latest opening in the Americas took place on Nov. 2 at Piarco International Airport in Trinidad and Tobago, in partnership with travel retailer Gone Bananas. The 15 sqm space is featuring Furla’s Autumn Winter 2018 collection. Furla’s Global Travel Retail Director Gerry Munday said: “The store looks great and I’d like to extend my thanks […]
Mars ITR & DFS team up at LAX and SFO to celebrate M&M’s Shanghai shop
In a first for the company, Mars Wrigley Confectionery International Travel Retail partnered with the Mars Retail Group and DFS Group in a customized promotion to celebrate the reopening of its flagship M&M’s store in Shanghai, China. The Shanghai M&M’s Chocolate World first opened in 2014 and remains the only one based in Asia. To celebrate the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is Furla’s year in retail, says Americas CEO Scott Link
Furla’s US business is growing really well, echoing the Italian handbag maker’s strong global results and providing increased support for the brand’s burgeoning travel retail presence in the region. The 91- year old privately-owned company known for Italian style and heritage is growing its distribution in the wholesale channel in the US, adding doors […]
Travel Retail jewelry & watch makers aim to lure Millennials with “Luxe for Less”
By Lois Pasternak I had the opportunity to attend the massive JCK Jewelry show in Las Vegas earlier this year, where not surprisingly, even exhibitor’s in the luxury areas said they were focused on luring youthful buyers with affordably priced merchandise, much of it awash in color. As reported in the JCK Daily on […]
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 […]
Guylian premiumizes with TR exclusive Golden Collection range
Chocolaterie Guylian, which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary with the launch of Guylian Master’s Selection, a premium range of flavored mini chocolates in luxurious gift boxes, will further premiumize this year with the launch of the luxurious Guylian Golden Collection, a Travel Retail exclusive range. Premiumization “The launch of Guylian Master’s Selection in 2017 […]
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 […]
