Wine and spirits distributor WEBB Banks has announced a promotion for Maria Camila Alvarez to Marketing Manager – Growth Portfolios. Alvarez will report to VP Sales, Kamara Snow, and will be responsible for the day-to-day marketing and sales management for WEBB Banks premium wine suppliers: Delicato Family Vineyards, Rodney Strong Vineyards and Copper Cane Wines […]
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Diversified product categories and customer base leads MONARQ Group from strength to strength
MONARQ Group strengthened its growing portfolio and focused on its core consumer groups to once again have its best year ever last year, MONARQ Managing Director Robert de Monchy tells TMI. “We are still in what seems to be the aftermath of the pandemic but 2021 was our best year ever and 2022 is following […]
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 […]
Wine Classics signs E. & J. Gallo Winery for Canada DF/TR distribution
E. & J. Gallo Winery Canada and Wine Classics International are partnering in Canada Travel Retail representing E. & J. Gallo Winery’s extensive portfolio of premium wines and spirits. Wine Classics International will represent the E. & J. Gallo Winery’s portfolio as the agent in the Canadian Duty Free Market. The partnership took effect on […]
Flor de Caña partners with WEBB Banks in Caribbean & select Americas TR markets
Flor de Caña has announced that WEBB Banks will distribute its premium rum portfolio in the Caribbean and select travel retail in the Americas beginning in January 2022. Rodrigo Bazan, Global Travel Retail Manager for Flor de Caña said, “We’re excited to be partnering with a company like WEBB Banks, whose extensive track record and deep […]
Chivas unveils new redesign for flagship Chivas 12 with sustainability as key element
Blended Scotch whisky Chivas has unveiled a fresh new look for its flagship blend – the biggest redesign in Chivas’ 112-year history. Chivas 12 has undergone an extensive redesign of its bottle, label, and pack. The bottle has been reshaped and elongated to stand taller while still retaining its recognizable rounded shoulders. The bottle now […]
The Macallan and Bentley Motors collaborate for a sustainable future
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury British automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors are partnering to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future. The collaboration is designed to create immersive experiences and inspirational products with a commitment to a more progressive world, says the companies. The global brand partnership was unveiled […]
The Macallan Concept No.3 comes to life in innovative digital activation
The Macallan has unveiled an engaging digital activation to support the launch of Concept No.3 – the final release in the travel retail exclusive Concept Series. Edrington Regional Managing Director Global Travel Retail Jeremy Speirs said: “The digital activation is a highly relevant and engaging way to connect consumers with the Concept No.3. universe in the […]
The Balvenie unveils The Rare Marriages collection in honor of its longest-serving Malt Master
William Grant & Sons has unveiled The Balvenie Rare Marriages line, a range of premium single malt whiskies that pays tribute to The Balvenie Malt Master David C. Stewart MBE’s six decade whisky career. The Rare Marriages range is a tribute to David Stewart’s dedication to designing and building exceptional flavor, through the marriage of […]
Spirits expert Tim Young establishes consulting business
Well-known and respected global travel retail veteran Tim Young has established a premium beverage consultancy in London called Young Spirit Consulting. Young is also an emerging markets spirits specialist. Young – a familiar figure on the global spirits stage – has over 30-years-experience in the wine and spirits field including lengthy stints with Seagram’s and […]
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. […]
Gosling – Castle Partners and MONARQ Group expand distribution partnership to USA Duty Free
MONARQ Group and Gosling-Castle Partners have expanded their distribution partnership to USA Duty Free. MONARQ has been distributing the Goslings portfolio for the past six years in the Caribbean and Latin America. As of July 1, MONARQ will also be the exclusive distributor for its portfolio in USA Duty Free, including the cruise ship channel. […]
Macallan unveils GTR exclusive Concept No. 3
The Macallan has unveiled the global travel retail exclusive Concept No. 3, a collaboration with acclaimed graphic designer David Carson. Concept No. 3 will be available from July 2021 at The Macallan Boutiques in selected international airports and duty free stores on Hainan Island, before it will be introduced more widely to global travel retail […]
Duty Free Global appointed Sazerac Company’s Global Travel Retail partner
Duty Free Global (DFG) has been appointed the Global Travel Retail partner for the Sazerac Company. The new appointment extends DFG’s representation of the Sazerac brands into North and South America, as well as Europe, where it has been working with Sazerac previously. DFG recently grew its team in North and South America, as well […]
