Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Scorpio showcases ‘hot’ new look with Hot Diamonds


Scorpio Worldwide (booth 1031), the award winning distributor of travel retail exclusive watches, jewellery, plush toys, gifts and accessories will be showcasing the Hot Diamonds jewellery and new watch range at the IAADFS Duty Free Show of the Americas in April.

Hot Diamonds is a traditional and fashionable jewellery line that combines sterling silver and real diamonds, beautifully presented and accessible to all. Each piece is Rhodium -plated for long lasting shine and protection; a key selling point for those customers looking for a product that will have a quality finish. Retailers can complete the in-store sales experience with a fully branded floor unit or in-counter display case, Hot Diamonds is perfectly suited for airports, cruise ships or border store retail shops. Garry Stoner, Global Travel Retail Director stated: “We have been delighted at the initial uptake and off counter sales – for example in Europe World Duty Free Group and Heinemann have listed the brand.”




New for 2013 is the Hot Diamonds watch collection, featuring sleek and contemporary styles for women. Initially available in four styles, each Hot Diamonds watch is made from high quality stainless steel, set with a diamond at the 12 hour point, and finished with an Italian leather strap. Each has three-hand quartz movement and comes with an international warranty.

Cosmetics. Inspired by Coca Cola, Fanta and Sprite, Scorpio will exhibit the Lip Smackers lip balm products that have become an overnight success in travel retail. Lip Smackers adds a bit of fun to the beauty regime, tasting and smelling almost good enough to eat! Sold in exclusive travel retail gifting tins of three or six units, Lip Smackers represent a great value gift, merchandised in an iconic package from the most recognizable brand in the world.

Sturmanskie Watches. For the first time in Orlando, Scorpio will offer the limited edition Sturmanskie watch to its travel retail customers. The Sturmanskie brand, synonymous with space flight, was worn by the first astronaut in space back in 1961…Yuri Gagarin. Not available to the public when first launched, the Sturmanskie watch was standard issue for Soviet pilots because it offered precise and reliable functions under extreme conditions and weightlessness. Initially launched for in-flight sales, Scorpio is bringing the brand to retail stores. Priced from $149-$169, the Sturmanskie watch is a must have for the everyday watch enthusiast as well as the avid collector of nostalgic timepieces.

Says Scorpio Worldwide group sales and marketing director Richard Kennedy: ‘We first introduced the Sturmaskie brand to inflight at TFWE World Exhibition last year and were staggered at the response from buyers – it truly is am amazing brand with an incredibly history and is totally appropriate for the travel retail market. We’re delighted to now expand distribution to the travel retail market in general and firmly believe it will be a highlight for 2013, alongside our incredibly successful Aviator collection.’

Aviator Watches. With extensive airline listings globally, Scorpio’s iconic Aviator range is exclusively designed and manufactured for travel retail, with the philosophy of building reliable watches that meet the rigorous standards of time instruments, whilst be offered at an affordable price point ($95 - $195). Every Aviator watch combines the professional skills and experience of watchmakers, with the sincere passion for aviation and the art of timepieces.

Proudly featured with over 30 global retailers in more than 95 locations throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the America’s, the Aviator brand would greatly compliment and grow any perspective retailers current timepiece assortment .

Fully branded Aviator retail displays are available to as well as in-counter merchandise units, when floor space isn’t offered. The latest new collections for men and women will be displayed in Orlando.

Pierre Cardin. Exclusive to travel retail, Orlando sees the launch of the latest collections for this elegant, fashionable and versatile range of jewellery and gift sets, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings and watches. Designed for impulse purchase with great affordability, both inflight and travel retail assortments are available, the latter offered with floor fixtures and countertop display units. All pieces are hypoallergenic and nickel release compliant and come in sophisticated, modern packaging which is perfect for airlines and ground stores.

Plush Toys – “Just” Brand. Scorpio’s successful in-house brand of Just plush toys, presents a wide range of options for children of all ages. Exclusive to travel retail, the Just range is a timeless gift that offers the perfect opportunity for impulse purchases and incremental sales. The ‘Scented Bear’ Collection has infused aromatic beads with four unique smells: Chocolate, Strawberry, Cotton Candy and Mint. Stoner comments: “The Just brand’s key selling point is that it is exclusive to travel retail; offers unique designs using the highest quality materials; and focuses both value and key retail price points. In Orlando we will be introducing a number of new models, all available to retailers through our seamless supply chain.’

Booth contacts are Group Sales & Marketing Director Richard Kennedy, Global Director of Travel Retail Garry Stoner and Head of Sales & Marketing – America’s, Mark Mariani.


Press enquiries: Rowena Holland, Essential Communications. 




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