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Travel Markets Insider is delighted to be presenting this week’s issue, which is filled with the most positive news we have run in 16 months.
In another milestone, TFWA this week is holding its Asia Pacific Hainan Special Edition and launching its new TFWA 365 digital platform. Page 1.
With one notable exception, every story today deals with ground-breaking developments at the Point of Sale, including a historic new store opening, luxury product launches in airport stores and the debut of exciting retail concessions aboard a slew of new ships.
That one (very disappointing) negative exception is the news that the U.S./Canada border will remain closed to non-essential traffic for at least another month, through July 21. This marks the 16th month of closure, a situation that is devastating the Canadian land border business. See more details on page 1.
WiTR NOTE: The next Women in Travel Retail webinar will take place on Monday, June 28, 12:00-13:30 UK BST (07:00 – 08:30 USA EDT ). This month’s webinar looks at the important China market through the eyes of two women with huge experience in doing business in China: Erin Lillis, Lacoste’s APAC Travel Retail Director and Lee Mei Li, Vice President of Marketing at China Duty Free Group. To register, please click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rkxtfNWRTh2T5OFse7mMuQ
AT THE POINT OF SALE
Valentino at JFK with iShoppes
L’Oréal Travel Retail Americas has unveiled a Valentino Beauty flagship in JFK International Airport T1, developed in partnership with International Shoppes. This is the brand’s first flagship worldwide since the Valentino brand was acquired by the L’Oréal Group and the opening kick starts a strong rollout plan that will conclude with more than 10 flagships throughout the Americas by end of 2022. Page 1
Pat McGrath Cosmetics with DFA
Duty Free Americas (DFA) has become the first travel retailer in the world to launch Pat McGrath Cosmetics. McGrath is one of the most influential and sought-after makeup artists in the world. The official launch was celebrated on June 17th at DFA’s flagship 11,500 square foot store in the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel.
See more details on page 2.
RETAIL IN THE SPOTLIGHT: DFS revives Samaritaine
After 16 years of renovations, DFS Group today opened the doors to its long-awaited landmark store, Samaritaine Paris Pont-Neuf by DFS. Offering a uniquely Parisian experience in more than 20,000 square meters across seven levels, the store combines the very best of luxury and contemporary products across beauty, fashion, watchmaking and jewelry, all within an iconic setting between the famous Rue de Rivoli and the Pont-Neuf, overlooking the Seine. Read more on page 3.
CRUISE SETS SAIL
The cruise industry is steadily setting sail again, and talking about the new retail offers.
Starboard’s new Luxury Division launches destination-driven retail program aboard Silversea Cruises newest flagship vessel. Page 4.
Carnival Cruise Line confirms first sailing for Mardi Gras as Heinemann Americas prepares retail offer. Page 4.
Starboard brings destination collection, responsible retail and more for new Celebrity Apex luxury ship. Page 5
Carnival Corp. announces plans to resume cruising in the U.S., Caribbean and Europe. Page 6
SPECIAL REPORT: Florida Cruise lawsuit ruling overturns CDC restrictions. Prepared by Porthole Cruise News Page 6
SUPPLY SIDE: AT THE POINT OF SALE
Coty wins a record six awards at U.S. Fragrance Foundation fete. Page 2
Duty Free Global has been appointed by Sazerac to be its global travel retail partner. Page 7
Miley Cyrus fronts new Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia campaign. Page 7
