Tairo International has rebranded as Tairo Group, which the company says will mark “a new era of excellence in luxury, beauty, and consumer goods.” The transformation reflects streamlined business operations and a unified presence, aligning the company’s three specialized divisions: Tairo International Luxury Division, SOMAR Beauty and Consumer Goods, and Fantasy Fragrances’ Independent and Niche […]
Caribbean
Cardow Wine & Spirits scales up operation as it expands business outside St. Thomas
In the seven years since St. Thomas family-owned jewelry specialists Cardow Inc. expanded into wines and spirits, it has opened four stores in multiple locations on the island, and Cardow’s distribution company has been growing its business throughout the USVI. Cardow COO Paul de Lyrot tells TMI that moving into the wines and spirits business […]
m1nd-set: Latin America and the Caribbean Gen Z shoppers are the highest spenders in travel retail
A detailed presentation of Latin America & Caribbean shopper and air traffic research was presented by Swiss-based research agency m1nd-set at the annual ASUTIL conference, where m1nd-set CEO & Owner Dr. Peter Mohn revealed that the younger generations from the Latin America and Caribbean region are the highest spenders in travel retail. Gen Zs spend […]
WEBB Banks hosts second biennial Distributor Conference focused on strengthening partnerships at Southern Glazer’s
WEBB Banks, the Travel Retail Sales & Export division of Southern Glazer’s, hosted its second biennial Distributor Conference at the El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico earlier in June. The company tells TMI that the event focused on fortifying existing partnerships and fostering collaboration while reinforcing Southern Glazer’s as an industry leader in the region. A total […]
Tairo International announces grand opening of Marc Jacobs corner and launch of Daisy Wild fragrance at John Bull flagship store in Nassau
John Bull’s flagship store on Bay Street in Nassau has opened a Marc Jacobs corner, which saw the highly successful launch of the new fragrance, Daisy Wild, reports Tairo International, the company that distributes the Marc Jacobs fragrances. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new corner took place ahead of Mother’s Day last month, marking a […]
Rouge Duty Free surges forward as a bigger pan-Caribbean powerhouse
Rouge Duty Free – the pan-Caribbean retail power that now has stores in Trinidad, St. Thomas, St. Croix, Grand Cayman, Grenada, St. Maarten/St. Martin and Tulum, Mexico as well as operating the only Creed boutique in the Caribbean in St. Barth—will be expanding further with the opening this year of six new stores in Grenada, […]
Caribbean In-depth Report: Caribbean tourism robust, but growth is slowing even as inter-regional and LATAM travel gain strength
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) teamed up with travel intelligence specialist ForwardKeys to produce an in-depth study of air traffic and the tourism prospects for the region. “A data-based approach to destination promotion and management will be foundational for a sustainable, resilient and profitable future for the region’s tourism sector,” commented CHTA President […]
Tairo International’s Luxury Division launches Kylie Cosmetics and Cosmic Kylie Jenner fragrance in the Caribbean with 2-day event at Maggy’s Aruba
Tairo International, a leading distributor of premium beauty brands, has launched Kylie Cosmetics, Kylie Skin, and the highly anticipated Cosmic Kylie Jenner fragrance in Aruba in collaboration with retail partner Maggy’s Aruba. The landmark launch solidifies Kylie Cosmetics as a prominent addition to Tairo International’s Luxury Division and an integral part of Coty’s portfolio, says […]
Ultra-luxury skincare brand Bellefontaine brings its Swiss expertise to the Caribbean
One of the most luxurious Swiss skincare brands – Bellefontaine –has just debuted in the Caribbean, as it rolls out exclusively in the most prestigious spas and boutiques in the world. Bellefontaine was created in 2006 by Peter Yip, one of the partners behind the legendary La Prairie. Yip, who grew up in Hong Kong […]
Pan-Caribbean retail power Rouge Duty Free adds new islands, new stores
Not only did Rouge Duty Free open in Trinidad in 2023 – its 9th Caribbean island location – but the luxury and beauty retailer is about to take a giant step forward in Grenada, as it expands its charming flagship in the renowned Port Louis Marina into six new outlets. The Rouge stores will be […]
Japanese whisky and spirits producer Nikka Whisky and MONARQ Group extend strategic partnership to the Caribbean
Nikka Whisky has extended their partnership with MONARQ Group beyond the Mexican market to the Caribbean. Nikka Whisky was founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, known as the father of Japanese Whisky, and is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and heritage, Under this strategic distribution agreement, MONARQ Group will leverage its extensive network and expertise […]
DISC to distribute Sazerac spirits portfolio in select Caribbean domestic markets
Sazerac Company Inc. and Distribution Spirits Company LLC (DISC) have announced a distribution partnership for select Caribbean domestic markets. “To ensure our continued success and growth of our brands, we have appointed DISC as our new strategic distribution partner for the following markets in the Caribbean: Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin […]
U.S. Virgin Islands tourism booms as government sets ambitious goals for 2024
Touting its “remarkable achievements” and offering a vision for “an even brighter future,” the U.S. Virgin Islands celebrated the end of 2023 with international arrivals projected to increase 39% above 2019 levels in the fourth quarter of 2023, plus extended stay visitors up by 25%. With these figures, the USVI played a prominent role in the […]
Rouge Duty Free acquires Vendôme in Trinidad
Rouge Duty Free is entering into another new Caribbean country with its acquisition of the Vendôme perfume stores in Trinidad & Tobago last week (which were formerly Stecher’s). Vendôme currently has two stores, one each in the Trincity and Gulf City Malls, carrying high-end brands in fragrance and skincare. Rouge took immediate operation of the […]
Rouge Duty Free: Redefining Success and Expansion in the Caribbean
Rouge Duty Free has emerged as a formidable player in the Caribbean duty free market, marking its journey with an impressive network of 20 points of sale across the region. With a presence in Grenada, St. Martin, St. Maarten, Grand Cayman, St. Thomas, St. Croix, Tulum, and St. Barth, Rouge has undoubtedly become the […]
