One of the most popular and well-liked people in the duty free industry of North America is leaving her position as a result of the impact on travel from the COVID-19 pandemic. Amy Hildreth, operations manager at ALFA Brands, where she has worked with company founder Franco Gabriele for the past 22 years, announced her […]
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ALFA Brands and InnoTRI sign exclusive deal for CIHUATÁN Rum from El Salvador in Canada Duty Free
ALFA Brands and Miami based distributor InnoTRI have signed a deal which will make ALFA Brands the exclusive duty free agent in Canada for the El Salvadorian CIHUATÁN rums. The companies’ focus for the next 12 months will be on the duty free exclusive Obsidiana 1L, as they look to create differentiation in the market. “We are […]
Pillitteri Estates Winery, official wine supplier for the Canadian Olympic Committee, releases “Team Canada” Wine
Pillitteri Estates Winery, which entered into a partnership with the Canadian Olympic Team and the Canadian Olympic Committee to produce a special branded Pillitteri wine for Team Canada and the “be Olympic” movement, held a special ceremony last month for the release of the “Team Canada” wine. Pillitteri and the Canadian Olympic Committee worked closely […]
Alfa Brands appointed exclusive df/tr agent for Hardy Cognac in Canada
Alfa Brands has been appointed as the exclusive agent for Hardy Cognac in the Canadian Duty Free/Travel Retail markets. “We are delighted and honored by this appointment, which adds such a prestigious, Haute Couture, elite brand as Hardy Cognac to our portfolio, underscoring our long-term commitment to grow our liquor category,” says Franco Gabriele, Alfa Brands […]
ALFA Brands takes on Nishi Pearls for TR North America
ALFA Brands has been appointed the Duty Free/Travel Retail Agent for Nishi Pearls, an international jewelry brand with offices in Hong Kong, Montreal and the USA. Nishi Pearls’ designs are available in a range of sizes, natural colors, and shapes, and the company has entered several new collaborative ventures, including one with Maple Leaf Diamonds […]
