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With the TFWA World Exhibition just days away, the Tax Free World Association President Erik Juul-Mortensen anticipates that the premier event in the travel retail calendar will welcome at least as many visitors as in record 2019: “The record numbers we are already seeing are a testimony to the enthusiasm and energy currently surrounding the industry. We look forward to seeing you all in Cannes,” he says. See more on page 1.
Today’s issue of TMI is jam-packed with news as we Countdown to Cannes.
3Sixty Duty Free and More has unveiled its inaugural airport retail operation on the West Coast of the United States in Terminal 2 of the Ontario International Airport in California. The opening marks a significant milestone in 3Sixty’s retail footprint expansion in the Americas. Page 1.
COUNTDOWN TO CANNES: BEAUTY
Shiseido: As travel continues to rebound around the world, Shiseido Travel Retail is inviting people to rediscover beauty in travel at its booth at TFWA Cannes in 2023, where it is set to breathe the concept of Kaze (風) [wind] to life with an authentic showcase of Japanese beauty, heritage, aesthetics, and Omotenashi, anchored by a diverse portfolio of prestige skincare, makeup and fragrance brands. Page 2.
Floral Street Fragrances: The award-winning British fine fragrance brand Floral Street will expand its current distribution in the Americas, partnering with International Brand Builders to launch in the travel retail channel in Q4 2023. Page 2.
AT THE POINT OF SALE
Starboard Cruise Services. OLAPLEX, the prestige hair care brand that created the bond-building category, is making its cruise debut with exclusive retail partner, Starboard Cruise Services. The full OLAPLEX hair care range is currently listed on 19 ships with more coming onboard as part of Starboard’s self-care retail offer. Page 3.
Jägermeister has activated its multi-media travel retail campaign The Secret is You for the first time in U.S. Travel Retail. The 90sqm pop-up for the successful herbal liqueur runs for four weeks from September 18 at New York JFK International Airport in T4’s main concourse, in close partnership with DFS Group and airport advertising concessionaire Clear Channel Outdoor. Page 3.
COUNTDOWN TO CANNES: CONFECTIONERY
Mars Wrigley ITR: the right offer at every relevant touchpoint. Page 4
Plus Lymarie Prudencio joins Mars Wrigley ITR in new role.
Rosalie’s single range takes pride of place. Page 4
Nestlé ITR to launch key initiative, including new sustainable brand, as it moves towards further developing Food as the #1 most purchased category in travel retail. Page 5
Gourmets & Co. –the concept that showcases premium chocolate and fine food portfolios of Valrhona, Villars and Weiss for a gourmet experience, returns to Cannes. Page 5
Ferrero Travel Market is continuing to build the biscuit category in travel retail and help drive sales in the Food and Confectionery sector with some exciting new offers. Page 6.
Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR), which has been championing sustainability within travel retail with the global rollout of Toblerone’s Bag That Gives Back campaign, has now launched in Europe and the Middle East and is rolling out to Sydney, Australia in partnership with Heinemann. Page 6.
COUNTDOWN TO CANNES: JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES +
Newmark Retail’s London-based strategic travel retail team has secured over 25 new listings on cruise ships, airlines and in airports on behalf of Belgian-based contemporary jewelry brand, DPT Antwerp, previously known as Diamanti Per Tutti. The recent 25 new locations include Royal Caribbean Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises and Tui Cruises, and there are plans for the Abu Dhabi and Mauritius airports. Page 7.
FlyWithWine, whose VinGardeValise Collection is the first luggage line specifically developed to safely and securely protect wine and spirits while traveling, will again be participating in the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. In addition to the VinGarde Valise Collection of high quality, versatile wine luggage, the FlyWithWine team will be featuring the latest VinXplorer Wine & Beverage Backpack, 2-Bottle Vin2Go and a Universal Stemware Personal Travel case at the show stand. See more details on page 7.
Duty Free Dynamics adds iconic German writing instrument brand LAMY to its portfolio as it expands footprint into EMEA. Page 9.
COUNTDOWN TO CANNES: SPIRITS
Duty Free Global adds BBC Spirits and Cazcabel premium Tequila to its global travel retail partner’s portfolio. Page 8
Pernod Ricard GTR starts new chapter as outgoing Chairman & CEO Mohit Lal retires after over 23 years, handing the reins to new Chairman & CEO, Laurent Pillet. Both Lal and Pillet will be in Cannes. Page 8.
Diageo GTR will showcase its four key pillars of growth in Cannes. Page 8.
PEOPLE & COMPANY NEWS
Templemere PR, a leading specialist in reputation management and communications consultancy for travel industry businesses worldwide, has won the B2B PR Platinum Award from the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA), the world’s largest PR professional body. Templemere’s portfolio of clients includes TFWA. Page 9.
Imperial Brands makes three high level appointments, including naming Pierpaolo Pascucci as General Manager for Global Duty Free & Export, Travel Retail and Rizla business. Page 9.
Revlon-owned Elizabeth Arden appoints Frédéric Laffort to key new TR role. Page 9.
Retail marketing and design agency Purple bolsters leadership with key appointments. Page 9.
