Panama-based Duty Free Dynamics has announced a distri-bution partnership with Zeon Ltd., the global licensee of Braun watches and clocks. The deal covers the Travel Retail channel in the Americas, and is effective as of June 1, 2016. Duty Free Dynamics (DFD), part of the Liberman Group, was created specifically to cater to brands aiming […]
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Japan’s Citizen Watch acquires Frederique Constant Group
Swiss watchmaker Frederique Constant has been acquired by Japan’s Citizen Watch Co. The price was not disclosed. The acquisition, announced on May 26, is implemented under Citizen’s mid-term “Citizen Global Plan 2018.” The purchase of Frederique Constant is part of Citizen’s multi-brand strategy to complete its portfolio through the acquisition of Swiss watch manufacturers. […]
Desigual scoops Best New Retail Concept award at LaGuardia Airport
Barcelona fashion brand Desigual has been recognized by New York LaGuardia Airport Terminal B master retail developer Marketplace Development as Best New Concept 2015 during the 10th “Quest for the Best” annual awards brunch. The 74sqm LaGuardia store – opened in June 2015 –is the latest milestone in its drive to make Desigual’s colorful and […]
Porsche Design appoints Mimmo Mariottini VP Global Sales
German lifestyle brand Porsche Design has appointed well-known travel retail executive Mimmo Mariottini as VP Global Sales and US-CEO of Porsche Design of America, Inc. He will lead together with Karsten von Engeln, COO Porsche Design of America, Inc., the brand’s US subsidiary. In his previous position at Bally, Mariottini served as VP Global Sales […]
Safilo to launch Swatch branded eyewear this spring
Eyewear creator Safilo and Swatch Ltd have signed a five-year agreement to create a colorful, playful lifestyle collection of Swatch branded sunglasses. The Swatch eyewear–called Swatch The Eyes –will be launched in spring 2016 and will be sold through Safilo’s U.S. retail chain, Solstice, as well as select North American eyewear retailers and distributors around […]
Worldclassbrands adapts to meet changing market needs
Celebrating its 15th year as an exclusive agent for travel retail, duty free, and in-flight markets, Worldclassbrands has transformed its business over the past few years, shifting its portfolio to the “products that consumers want,” says Lenny Di Cristofano, Worldclassbrands president. “We are seeing double digit growth in large part because we shifted our product […]
Cross launches global rebranding campaign celebrating human potential and the pursuit of greatness
Iconic American writing instrument brand Cross has officially unveiled a new brand identity. The new look of the brand – which got its start during the California Gold Rush of 1849 with gold pens – combines a contemporary new look, innovative new products and an authentic messaging campaign, which the company says is aimed at […]
One on One with Henri Blomqvist: Safilo focuses its brand-led and design-inspired philosophy on Travel Retail
Safilo Group is continuing to build its Global Travel Retail business, following the establishment of a new dedicated division to handle the channel on a world-wide basis in 2014. The appointment of Marc Schulte in May to head up the division was another step to strengthen the division and meet the company’s goals to secure […]
Safilo holds immersive HPP event for Carrera eyewear in MIA
Safilo launched a first of its kind HPP activation for Carrera sunglasses at Miami International Airport in July. The high visibility “Out There” campaign is designed to reach the one million travelers passing through MIA in the month of July, and consists of an integrated campaign using media banners in MIA’s North and South […]
Maui Jim see bright future in Travel Retail
Premium sunglasses supplier Maui Jim is going from strength to strength in travel retail, with double digit growth in the year to April 2015 and plans for further expansion in the coming months. The dynamic sunglasses brand has recently mounted high profile promotions in various airports, including Istanbul Atatürk, Cancun, and London Gatwick. The results […]
Furla opens new store with Starboard on Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship
Furla has expanded its cruise ship presence with the opening in June of a new 7 sqm personalized corner onboard Celebrity cruise ship Silhouette with Starboard Cruise Services. Gerry Munday, Furla’s Global Travel Retail Director, comments: “It has been a pleasure to work with Starboard again, on this second location and we thank them for […]
TUMI appoints new creative director
TUMI has appointed New York designer Michael Petry as its new Creative Director, effective July 1, 2015. Petry has been Sr Vice President and Creative Director at The Frye Company since 2007, chalking up a proven track record of commercial and creative success for the producer of footwear, handbag and accessories. Petry will report to […]
