Rouge Duty Free continues to flourish in the region’s duty free and travel retail market, consistently expanding the family-owned retail enterprise to new islands and new locations across the Caribbean. Rouge’s liquor business is also developing on plan, with the product portfolio expanding to offer all the most important brands as well as unique specialties, […]
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WEBB Banks flourishes five years after successful merger
Five years after the merger of spirits distributor WEBB and wine specialist Banks created a wines and spirits powerhouse in the region, CEO Andy Consuegra tells TMI that the combined WEBB Banks has been an undeniable success. “The merger has allowed us to go to another level. Five years since we merged, we are now […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Jean Holder, “father of the regional tourism in the Caribbean”
Condolences and accolades are pouring in to the Caribbean from around the world on the death of Dr. Jean Holder on Jan. 26. Dr. Holder, 85, a Barbadian by birth, is considered by many to be the father of regional tourism development in the region. A distinguished diplomat, he was the first secretary general of […]
Dufry extends La Romana duty free concession in the Dominican Republic for 10 years
Global travel retailer Dufry has extended its duty free concession at La Romana Int. Airport & Seaport (AILR & CPLR) in the Dominican Republic for another 10 years. The company has been opera-ting at La Romana for more than 14 years, where the combined airport and seaport location welcomes more than 700,000 passengers a year, […]
Rouge Duty Free on its way to becoming a Caribbean powerhouse
With the opening of its new stores in St. Croix, family-owned Rouge Duty Free now operates a dozen properties in the Caribbean – in St. Thomas, Grenada, Grand Cayman and St. Croix — reaching this milestone sooner than expected since it first started in the region in 2015. “Our goal in the next three-five years […]
WB Canna Co. & Wellness adds Sports Hydration brand BioSteel to fast-growing portfolio for the Caribbean, Latin America, and Travel Retail
WEBB Banks’ new wholly owned subsidiary, WB Canna Co. & Wellness, continues to bolster its portfolio with top brands in the cannabidiol (CBD) and wellness industries, and has now added the popular BioSteel sports hydration products. Launched earlier this year, WB Canna Co. & Wellness focuses on distribution of top-quality CBD and wellness products in […]
Rouge brings joyous Carnival vibe to its Caribbean stores and delivers record sales
Many Caribbean islands celebrate their emancipation from colonial times through joyous Carnival fetes during the summer – highlighted by parades and balls with people dressing in masque-ade, music, and dancing. When COVID-19 forced the cancelation of the 2021 parties for the second year in a row, Caribbean duty free retailer Rouge Duty Free decided to […]
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 […]
Amazon-inspired Canaïma Gin launches with Penha Duty Free in the Caribbean
Amazon-inspired Canaïma Gin, in partnership with Penha Duty Free (via Innotri Limited), has launched in multiple locations across the Penha Duty Free retail footprint. After a successful introduction in the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and the United States, the brand – which pursues honoring and improving the quality of life of indigenous tribes […]
Edrington Americas appoints Distribution Spirits Company LLC (DISC) as new strategic partner for key Caribbean markets
Edrington Americas has announced a new route to market in the Caribbean with the start of a new strategic partnership with Distribution Spirits Company LLC (DISC), led by Juan Gentile. Effective July 1, all of Edrington’s brands will be distributed by DISC in all Caribbean markets with the exception of Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. […]
WEBB Banks expands into fast-growing CBD and Wellness category with launch of WB Canna Co. & Wellness
Miami-based wine and spirits distributor WEBB Banks has opened a new division focused on the distribution of top- quality cannabidiol (CBD) and wellness products, a product area in which the company sees tremendous growth potential. The new wholly owned subsidiary, called WB Canna Co. & Wellness, will handle distribution of these fast-growing product categories in […]
Dufry wins new, five-year duty-free contract at Cayenne International Airport in French Guiana
Dufry has won a new, five-year concession contract to operate the duty free shop at Cayenne – Felix Eboué International Airport in French Guiana, the French over-seas department located in the north of South America. Cayenne airport served 550,000 passengers in 2019. This concession win further consolidates Dufry’s footprint in Central and South America, which […]
Curran Zinn joins WEBB Banks as Director of Travel Retail and Key Accounts
Curran Zinn is the latest highly respected spirits executive to join fast-growing distribution company WEBB Banks. Zinn has been named as Director of Travel Retail and Key Accounts. Reporting to Jose Castellvi, VP of Spirits and Travel Retail, Zinn will be responsible for sales and marketing for all of WEBB’s travel retail business, cruise lines, […]
Crystal Symphony will sail from Antigua in August
As the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to enforce its Conditional Sail Order which has prevented cruising in U.S. waters, another offshore option has been announced by luxury line Crystal Cruises, whose Crystal Symphony will sail a series of 15 10-night Luxury Caribbean Escapes round-trip from St. John’s from a homeport in Antigua. Crystal Symphony will […]
Harding wins expanded retail contract for P&O Cruises and Cunard
Global cruise retail specialist Harding has signed a new expanded contract with P&O Cruises and Cunard to operate the retail concessions for all ships across the two fleets through 2027. The contract will span a five year period and follows a 20-year working relationship between the three companies. The award of this contract makes Harding […]
