Aruba’s iconic beauty retailer Maggy’s began preparing its loyal customers for the Oct. 24th Fenty Beauty launch well in advance of the actual start. Social media promotions for Fenty Beauty began on October 1st, starting with an announcement from Rihanna on the Fenty Beauty Instagram page, which Maggy’s then reposted. Preparations continued throughout the month, […]
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Essence Corp.: How to survive – and prosper – over 35 years in business
Miami-based beauty distribution company Essence Corp. has made a lasting and indelible impression on its home town and the travel retail industry throughout the Americas over the past 35 years. From its business success to its charitable and community involvement, the family-owned company demonstrates that it is possible to be successful and a good citizen […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interparfums upbeat on prospects for new I Want Choo Jimmy Choo fragrance
Philippe Benacin , CEO of French perfume house Interparfums, held a preview on Zoom for the new fragrance for women from Jimmy Choo, called I Want Choo on December 1. Benacin is very optimistic about the prospects for I Want Choo, especially in the Americas. “We feel it is in the real spirit of Jimmy […]
Essence Corp stays connected with the latest social media tools
Duty free stores may be closed and travel halted but Miami-based distribution company Essence Corp is more connected than ever to its customers, its brands, its Beauty Advisors and even consumers. The renowned beauty company that represents such brands as Versace, Rituals, Hermès, the whole Interparfums portfolio, and many other global marques, has ramped up […]
Essence Corp keeps BAs engaged through Zoom trainings
Miami-based fragrance distribution company Essence Corp has adapted to remote working while the city is shut down during the coronavirus pandemic, reports Essence Corp Vice president Patricia Bona. “While many of our client duty free stores are closed, as a distributor we are always busy,” she tells TMI. “Some stores have begun to open up […]
Penha Duty Free & Shiseido proud sponsors of the 2019 Curaçao Tennis Legends Edition
The 3rd edition of the Curaçao Tennis Legends, a yearly event organized by Team TOC and Penha Duty Free, took place this year on December 13-14 in Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort in Nieuwpoort. Caribbean retailer Penha Duty Free and Shiseido Skin Care, distributed by Essence Corp, were sponsors of the event. The tournament has become […]
Essence Corp donates to help serve meals in Bahamas after Dorian
Essence Corp has joined in the efforts to help Bahamian residents recover in the aftermath of disastrous Hurricane Dorian in Sept. 1, donating to the World Central Kitchen, Inc. The organization, founded by internationally known Chef Jose Andres, has set up mobile kitchens in Abaco, Grand Bahama and Nassau, to cook and prepare 20,000 meals […]
Chopard embarks on a Journey to Sustainable Luxury Perfumery
Chopard’s Haute Parfumerie Collection first unveiled in Cannes in 2017 is now rolling out in select travel retail markets in the Americas. The celebrated Swiss jewelry brand established its own fragrance house after more than two decades of partnership with Coty, guided by the philosophy that places ethics and sustainability at the heart of its […]
Rituals global expansion gathers pace as brand opens first store in Americas travel retail at London Supply
Rituals teamed up with Essence Corp, its Americas distributor, to open the brand’s first travel retail store in the region, located at London Supply’s Puerto Iguazu duty free complex. The 28sq m shop-in-shop, which opened Feb. 2, features a large assortment of Rituals products including fragrance sticks, candles, perfumes, gift sets and products from […]
Essence Corp.: 30 years of partnership, community engagement and “Giving Back”
When you start a business, your goal is to make money. Be successful. Excel in the field. But a rare few rise above the dollars and cents aspect of commerce to become something much more—a vitally engaged and giving member of its community. Essence Corp., the family-owned distributor/agent of fine fragrances and cosmetics headed by […]
Essence Corp adds French luxury perfume Atelier Cologne to portfolio
Essence Corp. has been appointed the exclusive agent for French luxury perfume Atelier Cologne for the Latin America Local markets and Travel Retail markets in the Americas and Caribbean. “Thanks to their solid expertise of the region and the excellent quality of their teams, we are confident that Essence Corp will be the ideal partner […]
Essence Corp. gives back to its community
Team Essence Corp. spent the morning of January 14 at the Miami Rescue Mission volunteering serving meals, prepping food in the kitchen, sorting items in the thrift shop, organizing the library, writing Valentine Cards and cutting invitations for their upcoming graduation on January 23rd at Marlins Park. The Miami Rescue Mission was founded in 1922. Today […]
