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DFWC and industry prepare to defend duty free tobacco sales against WHO allegations of illicit trade

With the next session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products (MOP4) scheduled for this November in Geneva, the duty free industry has been gathering information and preparing evidence to use to safeguard the sale of tobacco products in the channel. The stakeholders in the WHO […]

Industry veteran David Ferreira joins Costa Coffee to lead U.S. Travel Retail expansion  

Costa Coffee has appointed David Ferreira as Senior Director of Strategic Sales for the U.S., underscoring its commitment to growth in the travel retail sector. Ferreira, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in CPG, retail, travel retail, foodservice and wholesale channels, has held leadership roles at JDE Peet’s USA (Tea Forte, L’Or Coffee), A.T. Cross Pen and […]

Lindt brings holiday cheer to Ronald Reagan Airport with LINDOR Layover

Lindt has created an innovative immersive holiday experience at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the LINDOR Layover. Located in Concourse C, the LINDOR Layover is open on December 19-20 , running from 11am-7pm. The Layover is a larger-than-life, glittering gift box where travelers can sample premium Lindt LINDOR chocolate, win delicious prizes, take holiday photos to […]

PyD animates fragrance launches throughout the Caribbean and Latin America

Madrid-based PyD Group has significantly grown and consolidated its presence in the Travel Retail sector across the Americas as it strives to establish itself as a leading distributor in the region. “We plan to further strengthen our global presence, particularly in the Americas and the Caribbean. This includes expanding our brands into new markets, implementing […]

Citizen Watch America and Starboard unveil multi-branded boutique aboard Celebrity Summit

Citizen Watch America and Starboard unveiled a new multi-branded retail space for timepieces from Citizen and Bulova onboard Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Summit. The first at-sea boutique concept was inspired by Citizen’s new Flagship Boutique located on Fifth Avenue in New York, displaying oversized and impactful visual elements portraying Citizen and Bulova’s latest and most successful collections.  The 320-square-foot […]

Privato Duty Free and Streiffer Duty Free team up to serve tobacco, wine, champagne and spirits to private airport passengers

Marco Arilli’s Privato Duty Free and Streiffer Duty Free partnered to sponsor a duty free exhibit at the Moore County executive airport in Pinehurst, North Carolina, during the US Open Golf Tournament, which took place June 13-16, 2024. Arilli tells TMI that the US Open is the beginning of a partnership between the two companies […]

Frédéric Porchet succeeds Dryburgh as General Manager Nestlé International Travel Retail

Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) has appointed Frédéric (Fred) Porchet to succeed Stewart Dryburgh as General Manager, effective September 1, 2024.    Dryburgh announced that he would be taking early retirement from Nestlé International Travel Retail at the end of June 2024. A popular and respected executive, Dryburgh stepped down after a working career of […]

Duty Free Dynamics adds Versace watches to portfolio

Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) has announced a partnership with Timex Group Luxury Division to distribute the leading international fashion brand Versace in the watches segment. The new agreement covers the Americas, Europe, and Africa in Travel Retail.  Founded in 1978 in Milan, Versace epitomizes Italian luxury and timeless elegance. Exclusively Swiss Made, Versace timepieces showcase […]

KingofReach.com by B&S reports successful appearance at Summit of the Americas

Netherlands-based distribution and supply chain company KingofReach.com by B&S has reported increased business in the Americas after attending last month’s IAADFS Summit of the Americas show as the company ramps up its focus on the global travel retail market. KingofReach.com by B&S is a new digital brand and global platform, which the company calls an […]

TAG Heuer and Starboard launch largest boutique at sea aboard Carnival Jubilee

Swiss luxury watchmaker TAG Heuer and cruise retailer Starboard have partnered with Carnival Cruise Line to debut TAG Heuer’s largest standalone boutique at sea onboard the new Carnival Jubilee. Evoking the brand’s modern spirit, the 553 square feet boutique features the newest retail concept. Developed by TAG Heuer’s in-house design and architecture team in Switzerland, […]

Duty Free Dynamics welcomes Philipp Plein timepieces to its portfolio

Duty Free Dynamics (DFD) has partnered with Timex Group Luxury Division to distribute the renowned fashion brand Philipp Plein in the watches segment, covering the territories of the Americas, Europe, and Africa in Travel Retail. Philipp Plein According to the company, Philipp Plein timepieces and jewels are inspired by form and luxury, epitomizing technical mastery and artistic brilliance. […]

Jaya Singh to retire from Mondelez World Travel Retail; Joost Rosmuller appointed as VP & Managing Director of Special Businesses

Jaya Singh, Managing Director Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR), European Export and New Business, one of travel retail’s most influential figures, will retire at the end of January 2025. Singh will be succeeded by Joost Rosmuller, who will take on the role of Managing Director WTR following Jaya’s retirement, and is appointed Vice President of […]