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 […]
Beauty
Ultrafemme celebrates 45 years as the center for luxury in Cancun with an olfactory journey through the history of perfume
Ultrafemme, a benchmark for luxury and tradition in retail based in the center of Cancun, Mexico, celebrated 45 years in business by creating a breath-taking Atelier Du Parfum, a museum that charted the history of perfumery, in a space dedicated to the art of perfume making. Perfume has been the heart of Ultrafemme since Elena […]
“Unexpected” campaign for Carrera fragrances shot in Argentina in midst of pandemic
Euroluxe has announced the launch of a new campaign for the Original Black & White perfume lines for Carrera Parfums, under the theme “Expect the Unexpected.” The campaign was filmed in Argentina at the Palacio Paz, in Buenos Aires, which is recognized as an Argentine national monument. Covering more than 12,000 square meters of space, […]
Elegant new skincare brand Lendava: minimalist products with maximum results
With products that are elegant, minimalist and highly efficient, sophisticated new skincare brand Lendava promises to deliver the pinnacle of daily skincare essentials with a simple routine of one day cream and one night cream, called Lendava Good Morning and Lendava Good Night. Created by Priscila Fadul, an industrial engineer by training whose family has […]
Brazilian border store openings help Essence Corp. weather the pandemic slowdown
Miami-based Essence Corp. has taken full advantage of the opening of border stores on the Brazilian side of the border to help bolster its sales of perfumes and cosmetics during the course of the pandemic. Essence Corp. Vice President of Sales Antoine Bona tells TMI that the border openings permitted his distribution company to add […]
Miami distributor Tairo celebrates Silver Anniversary and looks back over the past 25 years
“It’s been a ride; I can’t believe it is 25 years,” said Tairo International co-founder Robert Bassan at the start of his reminiscing interview with TMI. The Miami-based fragrance and cosmetics distributor, which handles the Caribbean and Mexican duty free markets, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The company has made a major impact […]
Tairo International adds prestigious Molton Brown brand to portfolio
Tairo International has been appointed the distributor of iconic British bath and body brand Molton Brown in the Caribbean and Mexican travel retail markets, as of June 2021. The Molton Brown brand will add dimension and variety to Tairo’s portfolio. Tairo CEO Robert Bassan says: “The iconic brand will be a perfect complement to our […]
Coty takes home a record six U.S. Fragrance Foundation Awards
Global beauty company Coty Inc. won a record six awards at the 2021 U.S. Fragrance Foundation Awards – including both media campaign of the year awards and two consumer choice prizes. No other company took home as many awards this year. Coty, which sells its products in more than 150 countries around the world, received recognition for […]
Duty Free Americas first travel retailer to launch Pat McGrath Cosmetics
Duty Free Americas (DFA) has become the first travel retailer in the world to launch Pat McGrath cosmetics. The official launch was celebrated on June 17th at DFA’s flagship 11,500 square foot store in the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel. One of the most influential and sought-after makeup artists in the world, Pat McGrath has created countless […]
Valentino Beauty opens first worldwide flagship with International Shoppes in JFK Terminal 1
L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas has unveiled a Valentino Beauty flagship in JFK International Airport, developed in partnership with International Shoppes. This is the brand’s first flagship worldwide since the Valentino brand was acquired by the L’Oréal Group in 2018. The opening kick starts a strong rollout plan that will conclude with more than 10 flagships […]
Alchemy Americas introducing revolutionary SL Lashes to LATAM and Caribbean markets
Alchemy Americas has expanded its portfolio of unique beauty products with SL Lashes magnetic lashes, a “wonderful, revolutionary” new brand, which the company is representing for the Americas. The 2-year-old French brand is currently sold 99% online and has made $17 million in revenue, reports Alchemy Americas founder Cedric Mahe-Rodriguez. “SL Lashes are very successful in […]
Essence Corp. expands globally with Bath & Body Works
In a major move for the company, Essence Corp. has been appointed by Bath & Body Works (BBW) as its Travel Retail Global Distributor. Essence Corp. has been a current distribution partner of parent company L Brands for both Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works since 2014 in the Americas regions. The Miami-based distribution […]
Duty Free Americas debuts Huda Beauty space at Venetian Macau
Duty Free Americas (DFA) today announced that it will be the world’s second travel retail company to offer Huda Beauty products. The Huda Beauty corner will be located in DFA’s 11,500 square foot store in the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel and will feature a variety of Huda Beauty’s most popular products. The fast-growing Huda Beauty […]
Tairo International’s “Perfect” launch for new Marc Jacobs fragrance goes high profile with SEARS in Mexico
Miami-based fragrance distributor Tairo International held a high profile, impactful launch for the new Marc Jacobs Perfect fragrance with SEARS Mexico across its stores in February, which included dressing windows and store fronts, as well as interior podiums and sampling. The HPP followed Tairo’s December 2020 launch in travel retail stores throughout the Carib-bean and […]
Bodart joins Euroluxe distribution company to offer brand-building options in LATAM
Well-known beauty and travel retail executive Guy Bodart has joined growing regional distribution company Euroluxe as CEO. Bodart’s career includes a long tenure at Chanel in top roles in Panama, Mexico and Brazil, as well as recent stints in senior positions at Duty Free Dynamics and Top Brands International. “Euroluxe, as our label states, is […]
