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 […]
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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 […]
Moët Hennessy Travel Retail opens its first Hennessy Boutique in Jamaica’s Montego Bay Airport
Moët Hennessy Travel Retail has opened the first Hennessy boutique in the Americas travel retail market. The 56-square-meter Hennessy shop-in-shop, situated in the Dufry departure store at Montego Bay Airport in Jamaica, is poised to offer a bespoke experience in the Americas region. The boutique offers travelers a selection of travel retail exclusive cognacs, including […]
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Announces Acquisition of WEBB Banks
Deal Expands Southern Glazer’s Presence in the Pan-Caribbean Market and Bolsters Travel & Export Capabilities Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits today announced its plans to acquire Miami-based WEBB Banks, the leading premium wine and spirits distributor in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, as well as the travel retail and cruise sector. The acquisition, […]
Campari Group GTR blends physical and digital at world’s first Appleton Estate boutique in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Campari Group has opened a permanent Appleton Estate Jamaican rum boutique at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The boutique, prominently located near the entrance of the Dufry walk-in store, is Campari’s largest ever investment in global travel retail, and blends physical and digital elements to create an omni-channel experience. A sensorial journey Travel […]
