The Travel Markets Insider newsletter is attached to this letter as a PDF file. To open the PDF file, please click here
IN THE TMI SPOTLIGHT: CRUISE RETAIL
We start today’s issue with two exciting cruise retail launches at sea.
Heinemann Americas has unveiled 10 distinct retail venues on board Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas, one of the largest cruise ships in the world. The “bold new cruise retail concept” features everything from exclusive Royal Caribbean logo merchandise, fine watches, and fashion jewelry, perfumes and cosmetics, as well as luxury leather goods and timepieces. A standout highlight is the highly curated collection of prestige and rare spirits. Page 1.
Starboard Group has announced its latest expansion of its partnership with Virgin Voyages as the exclusive retail partner for Brilliant Lady. The retail offer offers a blend of luxury, sustainability, and discovery across 5,500 square feet of retail space, including the first Clarins boutique at sea. Page 2.
COUNTDOWN TO CANNES
TFWA announces partnerships with Avolta and Lacoste for Innovation Square. Page 1.
With Cannes around the corner, we bring you some exciting brands that will be exhibiting at the TFWA World Exhibition.
Canadian-based fashion house Joseph Ribkoff will make its debut appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition, where it will highlight its high-fashion yet practical women’s wear range. Page 3.
Global menswear brands Antony Morato will officially enter the travel retail channel in Cannes this year. The brand will unveil its new TRAVEL LINE, a bold and innovative concept designed to meet the evolving needs of the modern traveler. Page 3.
Kao-owned brand Molton Brown, which will be exhibiting alongside fellow Kao luxury brands, Japanese premium skincare brand SENSAI and luxury haircare brand Oribe, will unveil the next chapter of its brand evolution in Cannes, showcasing its ongoing commitment to innovation in global travel retail.
Page 4.
William Grant & Sons returns to Cannes with a stand-design that takes inspiration from its shop-in-shop concepts, and will be showcasing high-end partnerships with the Aston Martin Formula One team and Royal Ascot. Page 4.
Perfetti Van Melle will showcase its new sour products in Cannes, and highlight its five key strategy pillars for travel retail. Page 5.
SUPPLY SIDE CONFECTIONERY
Ferrero Travel Market partners with Avolta around the world for exclusive Kinder Crunchy Cookies launch in travel retail. Page 5.
