Gin may still be a modest category in the Americas, but it’s premiumizing fast and should be on the radar of duty free buyers, writes Joe Bates Gin is steadily resuming its growth curve in the Americas duty-free market following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two years. The category is […]
Rouge Duty Free, one of the fastest-growing travel retailers in the Caribbean, has announced plans for the opening of three new locations in the Caribbean market, a Creed Boutique in St Barth and two beauty shops in the resort area of Tulum, Mexico. The new locations will be open for business between the end of […]
When London-based strategic retail property consultancy Harper Dennis Hobbs (HDH) announced the hire of Nadine Heubel as Senior Managing Director to head up travel retail operations in North America this summer, it was a clear indication that HDH is serious about ramping up its operations in the region. In the 26 years since it was […]
One on One with CPI Managing Director Susan Gray There is an unprecedented wave of airport infrastructure and terminal investments underway in the U.S. – a phenomenon that began prior to the pandemic outbreak, but which should accelerate since the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced it is awarding nearly $1 billion […]
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The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced that space applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Summit of the Americas, which will be held April 16-19, 2023, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The 2023 Summit returns to a more traditional format featuring […]
Woodford Reserve is creating a spectacular sensory experience at Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris, France to introduce the flavors of its American Whiskey to traveling consumers. To give it a unique Parisian twist, the brand is working with two local French partners to further elevate the experience. The pop-up lounge, located in Terminal 2E […]
The Macallan has introduced Home Collection – The Distillery, the first edition in a new annual release series inspired by the natural beauty of The Macallan Estate. Celebrating The Macallan’s origins, the new collection of single malt whiskies will be available exclusively from The Macallan Estate Boutique, The Macallan Boutiques in Global Travel Retail, Domestic and […]
Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) has now incorporated Timex and Adidas watches to its brand portfolio, for distribution in the Travel Retail channel of the Americas. Duty Free Dynamics has been working with the Timex Group for the past eight years, beginning from when DFD started operations distributing Guess watches in the channel. This strong bond […]
Fantasy Fragrances, LLC and Frida Kahlo Corporation have announced the launch of the official fragrance inspired by world-renowned artist Frida Kahlo: Frida Kahlo Eau de Toilette. Frida Kahlo EDT brings the essence of Frida Kahlo to life, says the companies behind it. Notes of Pink Grapefruit and Black Pepper blended with Jasmine and Lily of […]
Luxury Maison Montblanc has released a new cross-category collection inspired by different aspects of mobility, which is at the heart of Montblanc’s DNA: the way we move inspires the mark we make. Under the banner of its What Moves You Makes You global brand platform, Montblanc aims to inspire people to live a life of […]
With a view to maintaining its renowned differentiation, (and maybe make a little fun of all the brand’s launching RTDs and hard seltzers), Tito’s Handmade Vodka has introduced its own “ground-breaking innovation” — Tito’s in a Can! The limited-edition, 16-ounce, double-steel-walled, insulated, refillable can comes filled with nothing! The reason, says the company, is so […]
Continuing to live up to its reputation as the “Fun Ships,” Carnival Cruise Line is serving up a number of its own private-label beers crafted by its in-house brewery team. Carnival was the first cruise line to can and keg its own private label beers crafted in-house in 2019, after introducing the onboard brewery concept on Carnival Vista in the Red […]
Fashion watch leader E. Gluck Corporation will be exhibiting its new Steve Madden watch and wearable tech collections at the Tax Free World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes this year for distribution in the duty free and travel retail channels. The company is a leader in the global watch industry for over 65 years producing […]
Rouge Duty Free is set for a soft opening of its new flagship in St. Croix at the end of this month. Located in an historic mansion in the heart of Christiansted’s business district, Rouge Maison will house 2,500 square feet of retail space on the ground floor, an al fresco Rouge Bistro out back, […]
