International Shoppes and Otis McAllister, Inc. in partnership with General Cigar Company, celebrated the opening of a new Cohiba humidor in the International Shoppes Duty Free store in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on November 11, 2023. The 12-foot walk up humidor and center floor display offer a welcoming environment for […]
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Solari Hemp and CBD promise “seed to shelf” quality control for future TR channel
One of the most intriguing new product categories on the horizon is the range of products in the burgeoning hemp and CBD industries. Hemp and CBD have taken the personal care and wellness world by storm over the past few years, with myriad new product launches across all major industries. The 2018 U.S. Farm Bill […]
JTI wins global recognition for its Human Resources practices
JTI’s excellence in people practices throughout the world has been recognized as the company was awarded a Global Top Employer for the fifth consecutive year last month, one of only 14 companies to reach that level. The company was also awarded regional certifications in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East. In […]
Imperial promotes Global Connections and unveils latest portfolio innovations
This year sees a major change at Imperial Brands’ Duty Free & Travel Retail Summit of the Americas 2019 booth in Orlando, as the company moves to the theme ‘Global Connections’. The completely renewed booth takes visitors on a journey exploring Imperial’s brands and introducing the next generation vaping brand mybluTM. “Our theme represents our […]
Mazaya to focus on Americas border business
Mazaya is focusing on the Americas border store business at this year’s Summit of the Americas. “Our domestic business continues to grow in both North and South America in line with the booming trend for shisha and we think retailers are missing out on a potentially lucrative revenue stream in duty free,” says Rawan Elayyan, […]
Jordanian company Alzawrae strives to introduce its Mazaya shisha tobacco in travel retail beyond the Middle East
Jordanian-based Alzawrae, producer of the Mazaya brand of shisha tobacco, is returning to TFWA World Exhibi-tion this year at stand H53 and the Don Michele Yacht. The company is determined to reflect the rapidly growing popularity of shisha smoking in markets outside the traditional Middle East stronghold, and continues to invest heavily in pro-moting […]
BAT offers $47 billion for control of Reynolds
British American Tobacco announced last week that it had offered to buy out U.S. cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc in a US$47 billion takeover bid. BAT currently owns 42.2% of Reynolds American Inc. The British company has now offered cash and stock worth $56.50 a share for the 57.8% of Reynolds it doesn’t already own. The offer represents […]
JT completes acquisition of Natural American Spirit Business outside the United States
Japan Tobacco’s JT Group announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Natural American Spirit business outside the United States, which was originally announced in September 2015. Due to a strong international presence in the premium priced category, Natural American Spirit –with its unique brand equity — will allow the JT Group to further […]
JTI acquires Natural American Spirit business outside the United States
Japan Tobacco Inc. has announced that the JT Group will acquire the Reynolds American Inc.’s Natural American Spirit business outside the United States. The deal includes the trademarks and all outstanding shares of RAI’s subsidiaries outside the U.S. which sell the brand. The transaction is expected to be completed by early 2016. Launched in the […]
Industry associations urge retailers to respect inbound tobacco allowances
Global duty free trade group The Duty Free World Council and its member associations are urging retailers around the world to take heed of inbound allowances for tobacco goods when they sell to passengers who are traveling to destinations with restricted allowances, especially those where the limit has been reduced in recent months. DFW issued […]
Imperial Tobacco completes US acquisition
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC announced last Friday, June 12, that it has completed the purchase of certain US cigarette and e-cigarette brands and assets previously owned by Reynolds and Lorillard, Inc., following the proposed acquisition of Lorillard by Reynolds. Imperial first announced the prosed acquisition back in July 2014. The assets have been acquired for […]
