Haleybrooke International has announced that it will represent Mauxion Selection cognac in Latin America, Caribbean, and USA duty free and travel retail. The Mauxion family is one of the oldest cognac producers and traces their history for 13 generations. Working closely with the Mauxion family’s friends and neighbors, Thibault Mauxion introduced Mauxion Selection, a collection […]
Starboard announces land-based retail expansion and new corporate structure
Global retailer leverages expanded synergies in vacation retail landscape Starboard announces “a new era of growth” as it expands into the vacation retail business with new capabilities. To align the organization and its resources to harness the opportunities, Starboard will become Starboard Group, comprised of three distinct business units: Starboard Cruise, Starboard Luxury, and Starboard Resort. […]
Heinemann celebrates 10 years in the Americas as it strives to be the cruise supplier/retailer of choice
Heinemann Americas is celebrating its 10th year anniversary this year, following a successful decade of establishing itself in the market and growing its business in important new directions. Travel Markets Insider’s Lois Pasternak recently met with Nicolas Hoeborn, Managing Director in Heinemann Americas’ offices located in Miami’s prestigious Coral Gables to discuss the evolution of […]
PIT: adapting the airport offer to a new consumer
As Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) transforms from a hub operation to an origin- destination airport, it is catering to a completely different passenger mix. And with the opening of PIT’s $1.57 billion Terminal Modernization Program set for next year, Bryan Dietz, senior vice president for Air Service and Commercial Development at PIT, talks with TMI […]
Penhaligon’s opens first store in Travel Retail North America with International Shoppes
British perfumery brand Penhaligon’s has partnered with International Shoppes to open a retail space at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), marking the brand’s first opening in North America Travel Retail since its acquisition by Puig. The opening comes amid a boom in niche fragrance sales in North America and marks a strategic move […]
Shiseido Travel Retail leads global launch of ISSEY MIYAKE LE SEL D’ISSEY across key cities in Europe and the Americas
Shiseido Travel Retail has introduced LE SEL D’ISSEY, a new masculine pillar for prestige fragrance brand ISSEY MIYAKE, debuting it as an Avant-Première across Travel Retail West in July, ahead of a global launch in August. Crafted with sustainable values at its core, LE SEL D’ISSEY reinforces Shiseido’s commitment to engaging with diverse travelers – […]
Elizabeth Arden to unveil new skincare innovations in revamped space in Cannes
Elizabeth Arden –which is looking to further develop its presences in global travel retail–is returning to the 2024 TFWA World Exhibition with a new, bigger stand in the Marine Village (R6), where the company will be unveiling two new blockbuster skincare launches, both featuring powerful ingredients and next-generation technologies that it says deliver a true […]
William Grant & Sons brings new stand design inspired by shop-in-shop concept to Cannes
William Grant & Sons is introducing a new stand design at this year’s TFWA World Conference & Exhibition in Cannes that is inspired by the company’s recently opened shop-in-shops across selected APAC airports. The retail concept is built around shopper needs and behaviors in Duty Free, and the space showcases Glenfiddich and The Balvenie exclusive […]
Heineken invites TFWA delegates behind the bar for a chance to win Champions League tickets
Heineken is inviting TFWA delegates to visit them on their stand (Beach Village 2, #26) for a chance to win Champions League tickets. Visitors can go behind the Heineken bar and attempt to pour the perfect glass of Heineken beer. Every effort will be assessed on the spot by the expert eye of one of the Heineken draught experts visiting […]
Avolta’s Hudson and Dufry win New York’s JFK T6 travel retail concessions
JFK Millennium Partners, (JMP) the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate the new $4.2 billion JFK Terminal 6, in New York, today announced that Avolta companies Hudson and Dufry have been selected to open numerous duty free, travel convenience, and specialty retail stores over more than 28,000 square feet of reimagined space in the new, […]
DFD and Playmobil forge global alliance to boost Travel Retail reach
Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) has announced a new partnership with toy brand Playmobil in the global Travel Retail sector. This exclusive collaboration will enable DFD to extend the brand’s reach at travel retail points of sale worldwide. Playmobil, known for its diverse range of figures and themed playsets, has been a beloved choice for families […]
Ricard Guasch and Alessandro Battellino Become Co-Owners of DUTY FREE LATAM
Ricard Guasch, former GTR JTI and GTR Montblanc, and Alessandro Battellino, co-owners of GIROMONDO, a FMCG company based out of USA, Chile and Venezuela have recently acquired the operations of DUTY FREE LATAM, a duty free retailer operating in Chile, Peru and Colombia. With an extensive background in travel retail, Ricard Guasch and Alessandro Battellino are poised to bring fresh […]
Nemiroff to unveil De Luxe RESERVE at TFWA in Cannes
Nemiroff has announced the relaunch of Nemiroff De Luxe RESERVE, as part of its De Luxe premium line. Nemiroff De Luxe RESERVE uses a distinctive method of contact with carefully selected oak wood that enriches the vodka with subtle notes of ageing and enhances its smoothness. “Nemiroff De Luxe RESERVE elevates any drinking experience to […]
Brockmans Gin launches lightest super premium bottle
Brockmans Gin has announced a major step forward in its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its newly-designed, lightweight bottle – the lightest among the bestselling brands in the super premium gin segment. The bottle – used for Original, Orange Kiss and Agave Cut variations – will be highlighted on the JP-GTR stand at TFWA […]
Dictador Rum partners with Penderyn Welsh Whisky for new Dictador 2Masters Series
Dictador has announced a collaboration with Penderyn Distillery that finishes its Colombian aged- rum in Welsh whisky casks. The Dictador 2 Masters Penderyn series features two vintages: the 1991 and the 2000. The Dictador 2 Masters Penderyn Vintage 1991 (40.7% ABV / 700ML) is a rum that was distilled in 1991 and then aged for […]