The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) took an important step to help colleagues in the Caribbean who had been impacted by Hurricane Irma, the category 5 storm that flattened some of the key tourist islands in the Caribbean in early September. Hoping to fund immediate relief efforts, the Association contributed US$10,000to […]
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IAADFS panelists examine growth opportunities in the Americas
IAADFS provided show goers with a preview of the conference that will be an integral part of next year’s Summit of the Americas, with two mornings of educational sessions at its Duty Free Show of the Americas last month. On Monday morning, a panel of speakers representing specific regions discussed “Growth Opportunities in the Americas.” […]
Quieter IAADFS Duty Free Show delivers surprisingly strong results
The 2017 IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas delivered surprisingly strong results to exhibitors and operators. Billed by organizers as a “transition year” before next year’s Summit of the Americas launches in partnership with ASUTIL, show goers feared that lower numbers and fewer buyers would negatively impact the value of the show. Despite fewer […]
IAADFS education sessions focus on trends, techniques and border opportunities
As it transitions into a new more service-driven format for the annual Duty Free Show of the Americas, the International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has revealed the list of speakers presenting in the two education sessions being held on Monday and Tuesday mornings, March 27 and 28, 2017. The IAADFS website […]
Big changes ahead for ASUTIL and IAADFS events as groups announce collaboration
The South American Duty Free Association, Asociacion Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres (ASUTIL), and the International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) today announced a new collaborative partnership for their annual events. The two associations will fully integrate their events in March 2018, when they will introduce a Summit of the Americas. The new […]
Michael Payne: Changes ahead for IAADFS as Association adapts to evolving industry
The IAADFS has been focusing its efforts on a variety of items this year but two major issues are at the forefront currently: the new U.S. Customs automated reporting system and strengthening its flagship Duty Free Show of the Americas. On the regulatory front, IAADFS has been heavily involved in the implementation of the new […]
IAADFS elects Erasmo Orillac Chairman of the Board; Michael Payne named President & CEO
The International Association of Airport Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has announced that the Board of Directors has elected Erasmo Orillac of Motta Internacional, SA, to fill the unexpired term of Alberto Motta Jr. who passed away in April. The IAADFS Board meeting took place on June 27. To provide more clarity regarding leadership and governance […]
IAADFS reports 2016 exhibition space 95% sold out
The IAADFS expects nearly 200 exhibitors and hundreds of buyers from duty free and travel retail stores throughout the world to attend the 2016 Duty Free Show of the Americas, taking place April 3-6 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. The IAADFS reports that approximately 95% of the available space has already […]
Gittens, Mohn speakers at IAADFS education session at 2016 Duty Free Show of the Americas
IAADFS has announced that it will be hosting two speakers for a complimentary education session on the morning of Monday, April 4, during the 2016 IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas. The show officially begins this year on April 3, and runs through April 6. Angela Gittens, Director General of Airports Council International (ACI […]
TDL expands with new brands, territories and facilities
Regional food and confectionery distributor TDL International has grown to such an extent over the past two years, that it has purchased a new building and is in the process of looking for a piece of land on which to build another facility. “As TDL is growing—and we are building the equity in the company– […]
Chase International has strongest year yet in 2014
Chase International experienced its strongest year ever in 2014, despite difficult trading conditions due to exchange rates, and increasing product, freight, warehousing costs, and supply availability issues on its bourbons, says Chase International President Chase Donaldson. “We are very fortunate to represent brands that are in many of the ‘Hot categories’ now – Confections, Bourbons […]
Galbis’ Global Brand Equity Solutions debuts in Orlando
Popular industry veteran Jorge C. Galbis is debuting his company — Global Brand Equity Solutions, LLC — at IAADFS. The company’s mission is to help its clients create global visions, and then enable them to achieve these by assisting with strategy, planning, and ultimately execution in domestic and duty free markets. Specific guidance can be […]
Specialty Brands grows duty free portfolio
Specialty Brands will be introducing three core brands to the trade at the IAADFS Duty Free Show: Vicomte single malt whisky, Xcellent Vodka, and Red Eye Louie’s Vodquila. Each offers a unique point of difference ideal for duty free, says Specialty Brands’ President Bob Syner. Syner says that Specialty Brands is more geared for success […]
MONARQ Group adds new brands, has “best year”
MONARQ Group rounded out its spirits portfolio last year, adding brands and categories the company has never represented before, says MONARQ Managing Director/Owner Robert de Monchy. “We have added a number of brands from the Bacardi portfolio, such as B&B / Dom Benedictine, Cazadores and Corzo tequila, Baron Otard cognac and Oxley Gin. Furthermore, we […]
Desigual launches flexible Pop-up merchandising concept in Orlando
Spanish fashion brand Desigual is launching a pioneering pop-up concept in women’s fashion in travel retail. The light-weight, wooden, modular structure, called ‘The HappyBox’, can create a selling solution that allows retailers and airports to bring Desigual’s vibrant retail experience to previously unavailable locations. The HappyBox features an ‘easy close & open’ lockable system. Available […]
