Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) has expanded its presence into the EMEA region with the addition of German writing instrument brand LAMY as a new key partner. DFD is widely known throughout the Travel Retail industry in the Americas as a “commercializer” of global brand concepts and with this announcement, DFD says that it is “embarking on an […]
Accessories
Cannes 2023 Preview: Newmark Retail secures 25+ new TR locations for DPT Antwerp jewelry
Newmark Retail’s London-based strategic travel retail team has secured over 25 new listings on cruise ships, airlines and in airports on behalf of Belgian-based contemporary jewelry brand, DPT Antwerp, previously known as Diamanti Per Tutti, to expand its travel retail presence. Founded in 2013, DPT Antwerp has 15 standalone boutiques in Antwerp (Belgium), Lille […]
FlyWithWine returns to TFWA World Exhibition Cannes with innovative wine and spirits travel products for DF & GTR
FlyWithWine, the designer, creator and global distributor of the VinGardeValise Collection, the first luggage line specifically developed to safely and securely protect wine and spirits while traveling, will again be participating in the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. In addition to the VinGarde Valise Collection of high quality, versatile wine luggage, the FlyWith Wine team […]
Bijoux Terner revitalizes, expands under new ownership
Iconic travel retail and resort lifestyle brand Bijoux Terner is undergoing an expansion into the U.S. domestic and Caribbean retail locations and online sales, increasing its presence beyond the airports, ports and cruise lines where the brand first launched back in 1997. The company recently changed ownership, being acquired by a group of businessmen […]
“On The Move” with Montblanc unveils a new vision of mobility
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 […]
E. Gluck brings its Steve Madden watches and wearable tech accessories to Cannes
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 […]
Martin Lovatt & Lenny DiCristofano: creating a travel retail agency with a true global footprint
Not many agencies in the travel retail channel are able to offer a true global footprint, especially for accessories brands. But a joint venture between U.S.-based Lenny DiCristofano of worldclassbrands and UK-based Martin Lovatt of Magnify Brands does just that. “Martin and I have been working together for seven years. While we have retained our […]
Duty Free Dynamics’ “added-value” concept eyes global expansion
Nicolas Dobry spoke at length with TMI’s Lois Pasternak about the latest evolution of his fast growing company, Duty Free Dynamics, and how he sees bringing non-core categories will deliver much needed opportunity, value and excitement to the travel retail channel. Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) began operating in the travel retail channel in 2015, distributing […]
Duty Free Dynamics and Simextra Group join forces to open a LEGO airport store in South America
Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) and Simextra Group have partnered to bring one of the first stores fully dedicated to LEGO in South America to life at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana. The new store is located in the airport’s departure hall. DFD continues to develop its reputation for building worldwide brands’ in the […]
Little Switzerland’s ethically-sourced lab-grown Engrace Diamonds shine on land and sea
One on One with Hal Tayler, CEO of Little Switzerland With about one-seventh of the environmental impact and produced with 85 percent less water* compared to traditional diamond mining, Engrace Diamonds by Little Switzerland creates sustainable, ethically-sourced genuine diamond rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants. Starting this September, curated collections of the lab-grown diamonds premiered onboard […]
Cultural icons Montblanc and Spike Lee featured in new campaign at MIA
Montblanc has taken over Terminal D at Miami International Airport with banners celebrating the collaboration of Spike Lee and the Montblanc Meisterstück. As one of the most original and respected storytellers of our generation, Montblanc says that director, producer, professor and writer Spike Lee has made his mark on culture by putting pen to paper, […]
IFE Lux Group inks partnership with Italian luxury brand Graziella & Braccialini
Dario Pastorelli’s IFE Lux Group has begun a partnership with Italian luxury handbag and jewelry company Graziella & Braccialini to launch the brand in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Bermuda and Central America. The partnership will begin with the presentation of the Spring Summer 2022 collection through a group of strategic locations, which are part […]
Victorinox gets colorful with new collection
Victorinox has unveiled a vibrant new multi-tool collection complemented by matching cases and pouches in various shapes and sizes. Aimed at younger consumers and Victorinox fans, the Classic Colors Collection features playful names such as Smashed Avocado, Tropical Surf and Cotton Candy. The Classic Colors Collection is available globally in local markets and selected airports […]
2020 Watch sales in Travel Retail and a look toward the future
by Mark Lewis-Jones Let’s start with some good news. Despite whatever catalytic effects the global public health crisis had on online purchasing of consumer goods, e-commerce only accounted for a relatively small percentage of retail sales. According to Stats Canada, for 2020, Total U.S. retail purchases were $5.6T with 14.1% attributed to e-com, and Total […]
Porsche Design holds exclusive Rouge Duty Free event for Grenada launch
Lifestyle brand Porsche Design has launched its stylish collection of sunglasses at Rouge Duty Free on the island of Grenada. The launch was kicked off with an exclusive event for invited guests at Rouge’s popular luxury store located in Port Louis, Grenada’s renowned marina for mega-yachts. The Porsche Design sunglasses collections showcase the brand’s combination […]