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Notice: Dufry shareholders have approved the change of the company name to Avolta AG. The approval came during an Extraordinary General Meeting held in Basel, Switzerland on Nov. 3, 2023. The company reports that a total number of 99,885,200 shares was represented, corresponding to 66.36% of the total share capital of Dufry AG.
IN MEMORIAM: Cynthia Millett Higley. It is with much sadness that we report the passing of Cynthia Millett Higley of Streiffer Duty Free, who has been called the “Original Woman of Duty Free.” See further details on Page 1.
Today’s issue of TMI has a strong focus on the beauty world and exciting activations at the point of sale. But first some Association developments.
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has opened registration for the 2024 Summit of the Americas taking place April 14-17 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Association reports that supplier support is “robust” with 2024 space booking already at 80% of the final figure for last year. Page 1.
TFWA has named Franck Waechter as its new Managing Director. Page 1.
APTRA appoints Changi’s Chandra Mahani to the Board. Page 5.
BEAUTY IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Dior Travel Retail Americas opens the first La Collection Privée Boutique in North America with International Shoppes at JFK International Airport Terminal 1. The stunning stand-alone boutique showcases the brand’s “most exquisite high perfumery collection.” See full story on page 2.
BEAUTY AT SEA
Starboard Cruise Services has created Beauty for All to offer cruise guests a diverse and inclusive selection of high-quality brands and products as it meets the changing expectations for the cruise ship retail offer. Starboard’s Global Head of Merchandising, Sherrie Day, speaks exclusively with TMI’s Lois Pasternak about the strategy and goal of the new approach. Page 6.
AT THE POINT OF SALE
Bacardi is staging an engaging and innovative Rum Tales activation at Miami International Airport as it launches a new rum classification system for traveling consumers. Page 3.
AIRPORTS & CONCESSIONS
WH Smith North America opens new InMotion and Uptown Phoenix concepts in Phoenix airport. Page 4.
JFK Terminal 6 announces concession tender. Page 4.
CRUISE: Canada
Montreal Port Authority reports strong cruise comeback and winning sustainability efforts in 2023. Page 5.
NETWORKING: WiTR+
Women in Travel Retail+ held a fantastic event in Cannes during the TFWA Tax Free World Exhibition, and due to the overwhelming generosity of the travel retail industry, raised more than double its goal for the designated charity, Koma Karanth Foundation. Page 5.
