A Toast To A New Beginning: Mexico’s famed TEQUILA CORRALEJO launches in Sri Lanka with Flemingo

July saw Tequila Corralejo launch its authentic Mexican Tequila: Corralejo 100% Agave in Sri Lanka through a new partnership with Flemingo International. The official ceremony was carried out by His Excellency Mr. Jame Nualart, The Ambassador of Mexico, at the Sky Lounge, The Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo.

Flemingo International will represent the brand both in domestic and duty free markets in Sri Lanka and is supporting the launch with a series of promotional events during the coming months. Said Flemingo International’s Group Director Paul Topping: ‘We are delighted to be representing Tequila Corralejo in Sri Lanka. We see great potential for the brand both through domestic and duty free outlets. Our goal is to populatize the taste of authentic Mexican Tequila amongst both the urban Sri Lankan populations and to international travellers coming through Colombo airport. We will also be rolling out the brand through other Flemingo operated duty free outlets.”

Adds Sanil Manocha, Asia Duty Free Representative of Tequila Corralejo: “Corralejo is a truly authentic Mexican Tequila and we are confident its smooth flavour will be a big hit with connoisseurs of fine spirits in Sri Lanka. We are very pleased to be working with Flemingo International and are sure they will really help to establish the brand in this region.”

ABOUT CORRALEJO: -

Tequila Corralejo has been handcrafted by highly skilled artisans at the world famous Hacienda Corralejo, founded in 1755. The master distillers have reached the pinnacle of their craft and will settle for nothing less than perfection. The agave plants that are used are carefully cultivated and hand harvested. The tequila is then distilled in Spanish copper stills and stored in specially imported oak barrels, giving it an incredibly smooth taste. Each barrel of Tequila Corralejo undergoes a thorough evaluation before it is bottled in attractive hand blown glass bottles.

Corralejo Blanco 100% Agave Tequila: -

Blanco is new unaged tequila taken straight from the alembic still. Made entirely from carefully selected agaves, many purists and tequila aficionados claim that Blanco Tequila is the best. There is no barrel ageing to soften or disguise the rich, powerful agave flavour

CorralejoReposado 100% Agave Tequila: -

Reposado is most popular and has been awarded three Gold Medals in international competition in the past five years! Under Mexican law, Reposado ("reposed") tequila has to age in wood barrels for a minimum of two months. Most of the time six-month ageing is achieved for Corralejo Reposado. No doubt this is why Corralejo Reposado wins the most prestigious competitions.

Corralejo Triple Distilled 100% Agave Tequila: -

Using a double distillation method produces all fine tequilas. In the year 2000, Tequila Corralejo introduced a new type...Triple Distilled and gradually offered it to discerning consumers in the Mexican market. If you are lucky enough to find a bottle you will be highly pleased with it's soft yet rich agave taste. This unique Corralejo "Triple" is distilled first through a copper pot still, then a column still method and finally through the copper pot one more time. Simply put, Triple Distilled is superb tequila!

CorralejoAnejo 100% Agave Tequila: -

Añejo (anno) means one year, the minimum ageing period for this highly distinctive tequila. At Corralejo French Oak barrels are used to produce the softest Añejo tequila possible. Offered in its distinctive red bottle Corralejo Añejo is the finest example of the tequila distiller's art and skills.

Picture shows (from left to right): Mr. Sunil Dissanayake, GM Kingsbury Hotel; Mr. Sanil Manocha, Fraternity Spirits/Tequila Corralejo; Mr. Paul Topping, Group Director- Flemingo International, Mr. Jaime Nualart, Ambassador of Mexico to Sri Lanka & India; Mr. Mohan Pandithage, Chairman - Hayleys Group.

William Grant and Nuance partner to launch oldest exclusive Tullamore DEW variant

William Grant & Sons has joined forces with Nuance to launch an exclusive Tullamore DEW 14 Year Old Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish, available solely through the retailer’s key European airport outlets from July 2013.

The oldest variant of Tullamore DEW available to date, the launch is primarily to strengthen Tullamore DEW's leadership position in its core markets through Nuance such as Sweden and Switzerland; to build the brand in developing markets such as Portugal and Turkey; and to support William Grant's and Nuance's expansion and growth plans. Airports offering the exclusive variation will initially include Zurich, Antalya, Arlanda (Stockholm) and Lisbon, with Malta and Geneva set to follow.

Tullamore DEW 14Year Old Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish is presented in a new premium design one litre bottle within a gift box; part of the New packaging range launched in Q2 of 2013. The 14 year old Single Malt Irish whiskey is finished for 8 months in hand selected Old Olorosso Sherry casks.

Says WGS Europe Regional Director, André de Almeida : 'The introduction of Tullamore DEW 14 Year Old Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish continues our policy of developing limited editions for Nuance, one of William Grant & Son’s key strategic partners in global travel retail.

'We believe that global travel retail is the ideal route for driving premiumisation of the brand, with exclusives such as this 14 year old enhancing the perception of Tullamore DEW as a premium, unique Irish whiskey, with strong whiskey credentials. We think this launch is a great way to accomplish that.’

Adds Nuance Commercial Director Europe, Alexander Anson: We are delighted to offer this exclusive product across our stores in Europe. I am certain Tullamore DEW 14Year Old Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish will be welcomed by travellers visiting our stores in search of unique high quality liquors. Nuance truly values the partnership we share with William Grant and we look forward to continuing our cooperation.

The launch is being supported by high profile branded merchandising display and activation including tastings and a video tutored tasting by the brand’s Global Brand Ambassador during the summer months.

Tasting notes: Nose: Tullamore DEW 14 Year Old Single Malt Sherry Cask Finish has a lively citrus character with rich vanilla oak notes and floral aromas of lavender and violets gently intertwined with fresh berries. This is accompanied by a complex and rounded single malt taste, with the fruitiness of ripe berries. The influence of sherry cask adds a sweet spice note with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It has a rich, golden single malt finish with long lingering sweetness culminating in a touch of dry tannin.

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Further information:

Trade enquiries: Ian Taylor, William Grant & Sons

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8334 1232 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8332 1695

E-mail emma.humphreys@wgrant.com

Press enquiries: Rowena Holland, Essential Communications

Tel: +44 (0)208 405 8109Fax: +44 (0) 208 405 0330

Mobile: +44 (0) 7710 219784

Email: row@essentialcommunications.org

Notes to Editors:

• William Grant & Sons is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the global premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distils some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s most awarded single malt Glenfiddich^®, The Balvenie^® range of handcrafted single malts and the world’s fourth largest blended Scotch Grant’s^® as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s^® Gin, Sailor Jerry^® and, most recently, Tullamore Dew^® Irish Whiskey.

• As a leading travel retailer, Nuance operates about 72’000 square metres of retail space spanning 64 locations in 19 countries and territories across the globe. In addition to an extensive portfolio of duty and tax-free stores, brand boutiques and concept stores, the Group also provides in-flight services and operates a wholesale and distribution business, supporting the travel retail sector. Headquartered in Zurich, Nuance employs 5,400 people worldwide. For more information visit www.thenuancegroup.com.

• Tullamore has a proud history of distilling whiskey going back to at least 1782 when the first record of activity on the site of the former distillery occurs. At that time there were thousands of stills dotted throughout Ireland.

The distillery itself was founded by Michael Molloy in 1829 and was initially one of the smaller distilleries in the area. In 1893, under Daniel E. Williams the Tullamore Dew brand was created. Tullamore Dew quickly took off as Irish whiskey enjoyed a heyday in the early part of the 20^th Century until Prohibition seriously curtailed the American market. Political instability at home and the subsequent Economic War led to the demise of Irish whiskey, with Scotch much more organised in terms of volume and ability to get product to market when Prohibition ended. By the 1950s Irish whiskey was only a fraction of its former size and most prominent in the US as an ingredient in Irish Coffee which was becoming popular on the West Coast through the legendary Buena Vista bar in San Francisco.

The Tullamore distillery closed in 1954 and the brand went through a number of ownerships as the entire Irish whiskey industry rationalised in subsequent years. It become part of the William Grant & Sons family in 2010 and is about to come home to Tullamore for the first time in almost 60 years. As the second largest Irish whiskey brand globally it is enjoying significant growth throughout the world and playing its part in celebrating and renewing this key aspect of Irish heritage.

• William Grant & Sons Ltd was recently awarded the 2011 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) Distiller of the Year at the annual Awards banquet in London in November 2011
  

• Click on www.williamgrant.com or www.tullamoredew.com for more information on the Company and Tullamore Dew.

World of Patria introduces highly respected skincare range

With a widening portfolio of travel retail targeted products, World of Patria International is adding a new range of entry price point skincare at TFWA World Exhibition this year (Blue Village G13): Harley Street Skincare.

Combing anti- aging technology with years of first hand experience, the high performance skincare range, has been developed to treat all skin types and conditions. Behind the brand is Lesley Reynolds, skincare professional, beauty expert and author, with more than 20 years experience at the leading edge of anti-aging skin therapy. The founder of the Harley Street Skin Clinic, Reynolds owns a highly respected private practice in the most famous medical street in the world.

WOPI will be showcasing three main skincare ranges from Harley Street Skincare, these include:

StemCellution

A secret weapon for ageless beauty, packed with anti-aging ingredients including peptides, epidermal growth factors, anti-oxidants and fruit stem cells.

The range includes:

Hydro cleanser
Eye serum
Anti-aging serum
All day moisturiser
Overnight moisturiser
Miracle Mask

Silver collection

Targeting each and every layer of the skin, throughly hydrating the whole face. This range introduces an integrated mix of skincare products that together work to acheive brighter and younger looking skin.

Firma serum

Gentle Facial Cleanser
Eye Refing Serum
Glyco Serum
Line Earsure
All day moisture
Intensive moisture
Microdermabrasion
Enzyme Mask
Rejuventating mask
Body buffer

Spotless

A skincare routine that helps to clear up spot prone skin, includes:

Exfoliating cleanser
Spot Buster
Skin Renewal
Oil Free Hydrator
Pore Minisming Mask

Rob Nichols, World of Patria International Managing Director comments: "We are thrilled to launch such a high profile skin care product at TFWA World Exhibition. It is an extremely well known skin care range, has a great reputation and will be a great addition to any retailer’s offer. Demand for skin care continues to grow with travellers looking for more choice and guaranteed results. This range provides a great choice of products at great entry price points. “

** All of Harley Street's Skin Care products are made from natural ingredients, not tested on animals, and are made in the UK.

Notes to the editor

About World of Patria

World of Patria is a specialist, wine, beer, spirit and skincare distributor. It was founded in March 2006 by Rob Nicholas to target the expatriate fraternity living in Europe. This expanded to cover large sections of the travel retail and duty free markets shortly after its inception. The company's objective is the offer its customers a one-stop shop solution that provides them with a cost-effective and diverse portfolio enabling them to become leaders in their own market.

PVM adds second Smurfs line following massive success of markers

With the successful Smurfs 2 movie now in full swing, Perfetti Van Melle is introducing a second Smurfs confectionery line. This follows the massive success of its Smurf Markers, which have been a sell out success in most travel retail markets.

The new Chupa Chups Smurf House features 4 Smurfines, a game, and 6 strawberry flavoured lollipops. Perfect as a children’s gift, the Smurf House has an advised RSP of €8.95 and will be available from the end of this year.

“Considering the huge success of the Smurf Markers, we thought it would be hugely beneficial to expand upon the Smurfs line,” says Susan de Vree, PVM Travel Retail Director. “The Chupa Chups Smurf House represents a fantastic gifting opportunity for children as well as an ideal item for entertaining them during the journey. We definitely expect the new line to be as successful as the original Smurf Markers.”

The new Smurfs products will be on show on PVM's stand at TFWA World Exhibition (Mediterranean Village, stand no P17).

World of Patria goes fruity, with new Rhubarb Vodka

Premium wine, beer and spirits distributor, World of Patria International will be exhibiting once again at the upcoming TFWA World Exhibition (Blue Village G13).

New to WOPI's portfolio this year is the limited edition Chase Rhubarb Vodka. Previously a limited edition, the huge success of this flavoured vodka has led to its re-brand and own individual sized bottle. With a new stand out look, Chase Rhubarb Vodka is the perfect spirit to drink on the rocks, or used as the base of any fruity cocktail.

Slowly cooked Herefordshire Rhubarb marinated with Chase's award winning vodka creates a natural scent of rhubarb and custard, with a subtle sweetness of rhubarb on the palate and a delicate pink colour, this vodka is both distinctive in taste and appearance.

WOPI will also be showcasing a new trio pack Miniature Book from Chase Vodka. Featuring three, unique, exceptional spirits, the pack comes in beautiful packaging replicating a hardback, British book.

The trio pack includes:

Chase Original Vodka

Voted the World's Best Vodka by the prestigious San Francisco Spirits Competition, Chase Vodka is the world's first super premium English potato vodka. To make it, Chase grow, mash, ferment, strip and distil their own potatoes on their Herefordshire farm. Using only traditional artisan methods and bespoke equipment, including a unique 70 foot rectification column (the tallest in Europe) resulting in a really pure vodka that is beautifully smooth with a naturally sweet and creamy taste.

Williams Chase Elegant GinDistilled from organic Herefordshire cider apples and infused with a blend of 11 organic botanicals including juniper, angelica, orange and lemon peel, hops and elderflower. The resultant flavour is a full bodied, sharp yet fruity gin with tears and true provenance. Perfect in a super chilled martini.

Chase Marmalade Vodka Made using Original Chase Vodka marinated in Seville orange marmalade and then further distilled so that the vapours pass through fresh orange peel. This creates a complicated and totally natural orange experience. The finished spirit is clear with a golden hue. Strong orange zest on the nose with a naturally rich bittersweet flavour, and a warm velvety mouth feel. Perfect over ice and tonic, also try it neat, chilled or use it to make a classic 'Breakfast Martini’.

Rob Nichols, World of Patria International managing director comments, "These two new products from Chase are excellent additions to the WOPI portfolio. Both are unique products in their own right and perfect for travel retail, particularly the gifting market."

Notes to the editor

About World of Patria International

World of Patria is a specialist, wine, beer, spirit and skincare distributor. It was founded in March 2006 by Rob Nicholas to target the expatriate fraternity living in Europe. This expanded to cover large sections of the travel retail and duty free markets shortly after its inception. The company's objective is the offer its customers a one-stop shop solution that provides them with a cost-effective and diverse portfolio enabling them to become leaders in their own market.

MEADFA CONFERENCE TO REVEAL STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN TRAVEL RETAIL IN MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DURING TURBULENT TIMES

The role of retail in new airport infrastructure will be a key focus of the 12^th annual conference of the Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association, which will take place at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Doha, Qatar on 25^th and 26^th November 2013.

As the Association embraces Africa officially, the conference will also enable delegates to learn more about the African consumer, whose importance to global travel retail is set to grow.

Opening keynote speaker Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer Qatar Airways will explain how the new Hamad International Airport will help realise the fast-growing airline’s ambitions to establish Doha as a global hub.

He will then join a panel of CEOs including Paul Griffiths of Dubai Airports and Kjeld Binger of Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan to discuss how commercial objectives are increasingly central to airport infrastructure planning in the region.

In a session entitled ‘Embracing Africa’, George Uriesi, Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest airport groups, will lead a panel discussion focusing on the African consumer, which will draw on key findings of a recent report into this dynamic and growing market.

With the travel market in North Africa still severely affected by the repercussions of the ‘Arab Spring’, Sherif Toulan, Director, International Duty Free and Trading Agencies and Joachim von Winning, Chief Commercial Officer of Cairo Airport will illustrate how Egypt’s leading travel retail companies are adapting to a ‘new normal’’.

In ‘Coping with change’, Philip Eckles, CEO, Aer Rianta International - Middle East and other leading retailers will analyse how hub airports in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Middle East as well as North Africa are faring during this period of economic and political upheaval.

And as Dubai Duty Free prepares to celebrate its 30^th anniversary, the retailer’s Executive Vice Chairman Colm McLoughlin will look to its future, as the pace of retail development at Dubai International Airport steps up further still.

In a change to the customary format, participants at the MEADFA Conference this year will be offered the choice of two workshops during Day One of the event, to enable them to delve deeper into subjects relevant to their business. Workshop A will focus on ‘Making airports special: surprising the traveller’ led by a panel of retailers and brands including Emirates Leisure Retail CEO Andrew Day and Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President Keith Hunter.

Workshop B will look at ‘Innovation inflight’, featuring contributions from Emirates Airline Vice President Retail Services John Sime, Kenya Airways’ Emmy Letting and Montblanc General Manager Travel Retail Frank Passmann. .

A session on “social media in action” will allow delegates to hear case studies from two travel retail companies with real expertise and experience in engaging the traveller in new ways: Changi Airport Group and SSP.

Providing an update on the key advocacy and regulatory issues facing the industry in the Middle East, Africa and beyond will be MEADFA President Sean Staunton and European Travel Retail Confederation President Sarah Branquinho.

The closing keynote speaker, Jose Maria Palencia, CEO, World Duty Free Group is well placed to provide inspiring testimony on how success can be achieved in airport retail. He will address the company’s recent openings in Jordan as well as its long-awaited debut in Saudi Arabia, a market whose potential remains as yet untapped.

MEADFA President Sean Staunton commented: “Through our annual Conference, MEADFA has always tried to combine great content with ample networking opportunities, and this year will be no different. We’re delighted with the quality of our speaker line-up and we’re confident this will be another memorable event.

“The pace of change in the Middle East never slows, and when you add to that the growing importance of travelling consumers from Africa, we have a lot of ground to cover. We look forward to welcoming all those with an interest in our region to Doha for what will be a great event.”

The 2013 MEADFA Conference will be moderated by Dermot Davitt, Vice Chairman and Editorial Director, The Moodie Report and Michael Barrett, Executive Officer, Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association.

The event’s official media partners are The Moodie Report, Travel Retail & Duty Free Markets, Duty Free News International, Frontier, Frontier Brands, Travel Retail Business, Gulf Africa Magazine and The Decision Makers.

Qatar Airways has been named official airline of the 2013 MEADFA Conference and will offer preferential rates for delegates attending the event, including discounts of up to 15%. Please click here to make your flight booking: URL:qatarairways.com/meadfa2013, quoting the promo code DOHMEADFA13.

The Gala Dinner will be sponsored by Qatar Duty Free while Dufry Sharjah will sponsor the Welcome Cocktail. Imperial Tobacco has continued its support of the MEADFA Conference by sponsoring the Smoking Lounge. Dubai Duty Free and AirStyle Travel Retail are confirmed as Platinum Sponsors.

Registration for the Conference, which is managed by TFWA on behalf of MEADFA, will open in early September at www.tfwa.com with special rates for members of both Associations.

For any enquiries with regard to sponsorship opportunities, please contact Micheline Enkiri at the MEADFA office at medfa@eim.ae.

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TFWA ASIA PACIFIC EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE TO RETURN TO MARINA BAY SANDS SINGAPORE IN 2014

TFWA is pleased to announce that the next TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center (MBS) in Singapore from Sunday 11^th to Thursday 15^th May, 2014.

The decision to return to MBS next year was taken at a recent meeting of the TFWA Management Committee.

Commenting on the decision, Erik Juul-Mortensen, President TFWA, said: “The TFWA Asia Pacific event in May was a resounding success with more visitors, more exhibitors and a larger exhibition space than ever before. The switch from our usual venue to the Marina Bay Sands was arranged at the last minute because of circumstances outside our control. Not only did the MBS management team rise to the challenge and meet our diverse needs very efficiently, but it is now clear that the new venue was liked by the majority of participants who expressed a preference.

“In addition, MBS is able to stage TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference in the same week as this year which fits well into the duty free and travel retail calendar. The Management Committee has decided, therefore, to entrust to MBS our exhibition and conference event in 2014 and we will now embark on the detailed planning process.”

In a survey conducted during the show week, a substantial majority of participants, both visitors and exhibitors, expressed their preference to return to MBS next year.

Of those who completed the survey, 86% of exhibitors and 83% of visitors were satisfied or very satisfied with MBS as the venue for the 2013 TFWA Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition with high scores for all key aspects: set-up and logistics, quality of exhibition hall, quality of food & beverages, hotel & services, and way-finding.

Juul-Mortensen: “We will take into consideration all the comments and recommendations received from participants during the survey and also the observations made by our executive team as we move forward. MBS proved to be an efficient and popular venue for TFWA Asia Pacific this year and we look forward to an even more successful event in 2014.”

Further information will be available in due course at www.tfwa.com.

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TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION SOCIAL EVENTS LIGHT UP BUSY BUSINESS WEEK

Internationally renowned Scottish rock and pop band Texas will be the star attraction at Le Premium Evening, the social highlight of the annual TFWA World Exhibition which will take place in Cannes, France from 20^th to 25^th October 2013.

As part of their European tour, the band, with Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals, will play a set at the gala dinner event on Thursday 24^th October which will be staged this year in an exciting new venue, the Port Canto Marina on the seafront.

In a delightful juxtaposition of cool entertainment and classic cuisine, guests relaxing after a busy week at this forum for the duty free and travel retail industry will enjoy a sumptuous dinner of signature dishes prepared by three French Michelin-starred chefs:

• Alain Llorca from La Colle-sur-Loup in Saint Paul de Vence will prepare the entrée;
• Jacques Chibois of La Bastide Saint Antoine in Grasse will create the main course;
• François Raimbault from L’Oasis in Mandelieu will fashion a memorable dessert.

Carla Guiducci, TFWA Vice President – Marketing: “TFWA World Exhibition is a frantically busy week for everyone with back-to-back meetings, negotiations and presentations all culminating in a closing event which provides the opportunity to network and wind down in delightful surroundings and a friendly atmosphere.

“TFWA lays on social and leisure activities of the highest quality with help from our generous sponsors and ‘Le Premium Evening’ promises, once again, to live up to expectations. These events are as much a part of this annual trade event as the inspiring Conference on the Monday morning.”

Delegates arriving promptly at the start of the week will be able to get acclimatised and begin to network at a selection of leisure activities during the morning of Sunday 20^th.

On offer this year to registered delegates is the ever-popular golf tournament sponsored by Estée Lauder and Gebr. Heinemann at the Cannes Mandelieu Golf Club.

For the first time organised by TFWA with the support of PEUCH & BESSE, a rugby mini-tournament and lunch will take place at Stade St Cassien, Cannes La Bocca. Former international rugby player Olivier Magne of France will be on hand to offer tips to players of all abilities.

New this year will be a cocktails masterclass at Les Apprentis Gourmets Cookery School. A professional mixologist will demonstrate how to create three delicious cocktails and then a chef will help the novices to prepare some simple and appetising finger food to accompany their drinks.

In addition, TFWA is offering a perfume masterclass in the beautiful town of Grasse plus escorted jogging or hiking around the stunning Ile Sainte-Marguerite and the relaxed pétanque tournament at Place de l’Etang, both of which are sponsored this year by Kipling.

The networking will start in earnest on Sunday evening at the stylish Opening Cocktail in the Carlton Hotel. A spectacular fireworks display, a welcoming gift from the City of Cannes, will provide a fitting finale to this delightful evening.

During the week, from Monday to Thursday, once the exhibition doors have closed and the product launches are complete, delegates with energy to spare will gather at The Scene in the Gare Maritime, next to the exhibition venue, the coolest place in town. This after-hours event is sponsored by TFWA with the support of Brown Forman, Campari, Heineken, Paramount Farms, Perfetti Van Melle and Rémy Cointreau.

The Opening Cocktail and Le Premium Evening are included in the Full Delegate package. However, extra tickets may be available for purchase on site subject to availability.

The leisure activities are open only to TFWA World Exhibition badge holders and are available on a first come, first served basis. Follow the links on the website for more information and registration http://tfwa.com/duty_free/Leisure-activities.250.0.html

Pre-registration for TFWA World Exhibition is open at www.tfwa.com.

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Furla opens first Asia Pacific airport boutique in Singapore

Furla is delighted to announce the opening of its first airport boutique in the Asia Pacific region; a new 85 sqm boutique at Changi Airport Terminal 1. The boutique opened on August 2nd in Changi Airport Terminal 1 in partnership with King Power Singapore.

The boutique will open with Furla's SS13 and AW13 collections and will carry the complete range with highlights including the stunning Cortina Top Handle in Speed and Divina Dome in Siberian.

“We are very excited to be opening our first boutique in Singapore with the new concept shop design,” says Gerry Munday, Global Travel Retail Director. “The Furla brand is very successful globally; however Asia is a vitally important market for us representing 40% of our total business last year and 15% of our travel retail business. So to have such a strong presence in Changi is absolutely fantastic.”

Notes to editors

Last year Furla reported a turnover of €212 million, representing an 18% increase on 2011. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization reached 15%, equal to €32 million. Importantly, in the same period, Furla's travel retail business has increased by 93%.

Today Furla is present in 91 countries with five subsidiaries in France, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and the United States. 80% of distribution is retail, with 328 mono-brand stores (156 Furla boutiques and 175 authorised retailers), and 20% via wholesale through 1290 select multi-brand and department stores.

Trade enquiries: Gerry Munday, Global Travel Retail Director. Tel: +34 609 173 706. Email: