The L’OCCITANE Group, whose namesake L’Occitane en Provence brand is renowned for its French nature-inspired sustainable beauty and wellness products and will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, has been expanding exponentially in international markets since acquiring a majority stake of the blockbuster global phenomenon Sol de Janeiro at the end of 2021. The […]
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The Estée Lauder Companies opens global fragrance atelier in Paris
The Estée Lauder Companies has opened a Fragrance Atelier within its new La Maison des Parfums on Rue Volney in Paris. The company says that this newly established global innovation hub is fully dedicated to world-class fragrance expertise, advanced technologies and cutting-edge capabilities, and will accelerate the company’s strategic ambitions in luxury and prestige fragrances. The Atelier’s opening […]
Floral Street and Netflix team up to produce Bridgerton fragrance
Award-winning British fragrance brand Floral Street has teamed up with Bridgerton, Netflix’ hugely successful period drama that takes place during the Regency period in England, to create a fragrance based on the hit series. Floral Street founder and CEO Michelle Feeney says that the collaboration “is a celebration of storytelling, sustainability, and scent. “As a British brand rooted in self-expression […]
Exquisite Clive Christian Perfumes launch in the Caribbean travel retail through luxury event at Penha in Grand Cayman
Iconic fragrance distribution company Marivi launched the exquisite Clive Christian Perfume collection at a gala event with Penha in Grand Cayman in March. This marks the first time that these fine British fragrances, considered some of the most luxurious in the world, are available in travel retail in the Caribbean. The company will be announcing […]
Working together to transform TR with innovation and engagement
One on One with Petrina Kho, Managing Director, L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas Petrina Kho, the new Managing Director of L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas – a subsidiary of the world’s largest beauty company — believes that the travel retail future is bright. But to keep growing, we would need to transform together as an industry, she […]
Raymond Kattoura: Pioneering duty free entrepreneur helped shape Caribbean luxury market
One on One with Raymond Kattoura One year after Buenos Aires-based Perfumerias Rouge announced it was expanding into the Caribbean and launched its first stores in Grand Cayman in July of 2015, the aggressively growing company audaciously forecast that it was on track to deliver 15 stores within two years. A water-front perfumery in St. Thomas, an […]
Duty Free Americas and The Estée Lauder Companies announce strategic global retail partnership
Duty Free Americas and The Estée Lauder Companies today announced a strategic global retail partnership to launch ELC brands across DFA stores. Calling the collaboration “a significant milestone in elevating prestige beauty experiences for international travelers,” the joint press announcement says the agreement will be a key driver in ELC’s accelerated expansion ambitions in The […]
Dior brings ‘Dioriviera’ summer experience to Montréal–Trudeau Airport
Dior and ARI North America are inviting travelers at Montréal–Trudeau Airport International Terminal to escape into the world of Dioriviera, a “bohemian-chic” summer experience under the Dior sun. The installation features desert-inspired decor, including a towering palm tree and life-size cactus, creating a memorable and Instagrammable backdrop throughout the month of August. The Dior podium […]
Rabanne debuts global rebranding and new makeup range at São Paulo Guarulhos with Avolta
Rabanne, in collaboration with Avolta, has inaugurated a new Maison Rabanne counter at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport in the Terminal 3 arrivals store. The counter, which unveils the brand’s new name and image, also debuts Rabanne Makeup in the Americas. The inauguration also honored Puig’s partnership with Avolta, underlining Rabanne’s commitment to redefining the luxury experience within the […]
Lancôme TRAM celebrates Mother’s Day with “Smile to the Power of Flowers” activation
Lancôme Travel Retail Americas brightened travelers’ journeys during the month of May with a Mother’s Day activation centered around the theme “Smile to the Power of Flowers.” Lancôme transformed high-traffic airport locations in São Paulo, Montreal, Toronto, and New York City into vibrant floral sanctuaries with a campaign that celebrated beauty, generosity, and the scientifically-proven […]
One on One with Essence Corp VP Antoine Bona
Parsing the Americas fragrance landscape With the insecurity plaguing businesses all over the world from U.S. President Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs and the resulting economic uncertainties, Travel Markets Insider sat down with Essence Corp Vice President Antoine Bona to discuss the impact on the perfume and beauty markets in the Americas. As a leading distributor […]
Luxury ABSOLU fragrances from Canada launch exclusively for GTR
ABSOLU, a luxury Canadian fragrance brand that embodies the country’s natural beauty and sophistication, has launched exclusively into global travel retail. Produced by the House of Cosper Inc, in Canada, the initial range features five unisex fragrances, AURA, BLISS, MYSTIQUE, OPULENCE and TIMELESS, each presented in 100ml bottles at a recommended retail price of US$120. […]
Tairo brings Sabrina Carpenter fragrances to Mexico & the Caribbean
Tairo Group, in partnership with Scent Beauty, has launched the Sabrina Carpenter fragrances in Mexico and the Caribbean’s local and travel retail markets. This expansion marks a major milestone, bringing the star’s signature scents to a wider audience. A singer, songwriter, actress, and fashion icon, Sabrina Carpenter has a worldwide fan base. With gold-certified hits, […]
Tairo boosts OPI with exclusive nail events in Grand Cayman and Mexico Baja Travel Retail
Tairo Group recently elevated the OPI experience for beauty enthusiasts in Grand Cayman and Mexico Baja California’s travel retail market through immersive nail events, offering shoppers a touch of luxury and self-care. At Kirk Freeport Perfumeria 2 in Grand Cayman, customers enjoyed complimentary nail polish applications and received an exclusive OPI gift with purchase. This […]
Tairo celebrates CK One’s 30th anniversary with new fragrance and trainings across Caribbean and Mexico Travel Retail
Tairo Group recently hosted a series of training sessions across the Caribbean and Mexico travel retail market for the new CK One Essence fragrance, while celebrating 30 years since the launch of the original CK One fragrance. Designed to honor CK One’s cultural legacy and evolution, these sessions provided beauty advisors and sales teams with […]
