It all started with a unique rum with a point of difference for Garry Maxwell and Tim Young’s eventual partnership at GMAX Travel Retail. Maxwell had founded GMAX Travel Retail in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, after 18 years at Premier Portfolio. Young created his Young Spirit Consultancy in 2021 to assist premium […]
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DISC solidifies regional growth with strategic brand additions and Miami warehouse
In the three years since Juan Gentile created Distribution Spirits Company (DISC), the company has stayed true to its founding vision, and has consolidated and strengthened its presence in the Caribbean market and duty free sector. Gentile, who worked for Edrington for almost 20 years, most recently as Senior Vice President, Managing Director Americas Travel […]
Biggar & Leith targets travel retail success with Shanky’s Whip and Butterfly Cannon
“2024 is going to be the year of duty free for Shanky’s Whip,” Daniel Bras, Export Director at spirits creator, importer and distributor Biggar & Leith tells TMI. Shanky’s Whip, an Irish whiskey infused with natural vanilla and caramel, is the number one brand for Biggar & Leith, with domestic success in almost eighty countries […]
Cruise listings, premium activations, highlight MONARQ’s regional power
With an impressive portfolio of top-name brands, MONARQ Group’s investment in its team and office has paid off as the independent distributor and marketer of premium alcoholic beverages has become one of the top players in the region. “Despite the political – and socio- economic challenges in South America and the general destocking at distributor […]
It’s a 10 creator Carolyn Aronson discusses Travel Retail and global expansion
With its cult-classic product, the Miracle Leave-In, It’s a 10 hair care has grown exponentially, becoming a global brand now sold in more than 84 countries. More than 10 million bottles of the product are sold annually and It’s a 10 products are available in more than 25,000 salons and 15,000 professional chains like Ulta […]
Carnival brings the fun with its beverage options across its fleet
All cruises are different and that extends to the food and drinks packages that are available onboard. Carnival Cruise Line invites its guests to “Choose Fun.” That is its tagline and the fun is designed to run through everything that happens onboard. Zachary Sulkes, AVP, Beverage Operations, Carnival Cruise Line tells TMI that Carnival tries […]
How global events from shipping lanes to water levels impact the worldwide supply chain
Miami-based logistics infrastructure company WTDC is celebrating its 47th anniversary this year. Founded by the Gazitua family in 1977 as Miami’s first General Order Warehouse, the family was already running a successful freight forwarding business called Florida International Forwarders (FIF) at the time of WTDC’s founding. Over the years, WTDC added additional services such as […]
Core Plus Duty Free’s year one journey of growth and innovation
Operating from a modest kiosk at Melbourne Orlando Airport (MLB) in Florida since 2019, Core Plus Duty Free opened a 500-square-foot store in MLB in January 2023 as part of the official inauguration of the airport’s Terminal Renovation and Expansion. The small airport, which serves Central Florida (home of Disney World in Orlando), handled 747,000 […]
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Brown-Forman introduces two new Woodford Reserve limited editions to GTR
Brown-Forman Global Travel Retail (GTR) has added two new limited edition whiskeys to its Woodford Reserve GTR collection. Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Sonoma Triple Finish and Woodford Reserve Batch Proof Series 121.2 mark another milestone in Woodford Reserve’s journey of innovation and tradition, says the company Stéphane Morizet, Marketing Director at GTR Brown-Forman, said, “We […]
Pre-registration is now open for 2024 ASUTIL Conference in Bogota
Early Bird rates expire April 9 Pre-registration is now open for the 2024 ASUTIL Conference taking place in Bogotá, Colombia on June 19-20. Registration will remain open until Friday, June 7. Early bird registration rates will be available until Tuesday, April 9. Regular rates will apply from April 10th onwards. Fully registered delegates can access […]
One on One with Dermot Davitt: The Moodie Davitt Report’s president talks with TMI about Retail Day at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami in April
Seatrade Cruise Global is partnering with The Moodie Davitt Report to host a dedicated retail day at its 2024 event in Miami. The event runs from April 8-11 at The Miami Beach Convention Center with the retail sessions taking place at the same venue on the morning and afternoon of April 10. Through the collaboration, […]
Onboard Shopping gets Dedicated Initiative
Retail Day at Seatrade Cruise Global Program Seatrade Cruise Global has partnered with The Moodie Davitt Report to launch The Retail Day – a one-day program dedicated specifically to onboard retail, on April 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. As the retail sector continues to drive revenue for cruise lines, this brand-new program reflects […]
Lindt & Sprüngli Global Travel Retail features Easter Garden concept at São Paulo-Guarulhos and Paris Charles de Gaulle
Lindt & Sprüngli is celebrating Easter with vibrant Easter Garden activations at São Paulo-Guarulhos and Paris Charles de Gaulle airports. Central to the high-profile promotions (HPP) is a life-size bunny display adorned with the Lindt GOLD BUNNY, Lindt’s hero Easter product, surrounded by Easter baskets containing the LINDOR Present Egg 300g and the LINDOR Small […]
Japanese whisky and spirits producer Nikka Whisky and MONARQ Group extend strategic partnership to the Caribbean
Nikka Whisky has extended their partnership with MONARQ Group beyond the Mexican market to the Caribbean. Nikka Whisky was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, known as the father of Japanese Whisky, and is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and heritage, Under this strategic distribution agreement, MONARQ Group will leverage its extensive network and expertise […]
