Urban & Exotic: The Aigner Leather Collection Spring/Summer 2014

The leather lifestyle brand Aigner will be showcasing its new Spring/Summer 2014 leather collection at TFWA World Exhibition this year (Yellow Village H35). Combining Aigner's signature traditional craftsmanship with a modern design and big colours, the new collection transports the consumer to the heart of Brazil. 

 

The collection sees the release of new bag shapes, including: Saffiano, Copa and Cybill. The shapes include beautiful A-logo patterns and innovative textural embossing, with a focus on fine leather quality, along with careful finishing and modern design.

Myriam Staude, Head of Sales comments: "We are extremely proud of our 2014 Spring/Summer collection. Our exclusive leather creations bring together traditional leather craft and innovative style in an impressive way. Aigner has a true love for leather, and this collection really showcases that. Our new collection shows that we are up to date with modern styles, but we will never lose our quality or traditional heritage."

The Spring/Summer 2014 collection offers three themes or colour ranges:

Birds of the Amazon

The exotic, fresh world of the Amazon rainforest: Palm Green, Rio Blue and Tucan Yellow paired with White and Raffia hues.

Sublime Nature

Soft, clean natural shades: Amazon Green, Bast White, Terra and Bahia Brown.

Copa Carnival

The strong, feminine and intense colours represent joy, dance and driving rhythms: Heliconia Red, Pitaya Pink and Gold, anchored by Black.

Highlights of the collection include:

Cybill

With sophisticated design and timeless qualities, Aigner's new 'It-Bag' stands out from the crowd and is the perfect bag for any occasion. Bringing together the DNA of Aigner, and the latest fashion, Cybill is typical of the Heritage range, with its puristic yet present design, high-quality leather and bold colours. Available in Black, Taupe, Heliconia Red, Burgundy and Amazon Green.

Saffiano

Soft leather with a beautiful classic design, makes the Saffiano a perfect bag for any occasion. Available in Black, Heliconia Red, Terra Brown and Vibrant Purple.

Copa

Stunning colours and a funky chain make this handbag a must have for any fashion queen. Available in Black, Tucan Yellow, Terra Brown and Azalea.

Aigner’s range of luxury leather goods and accessories can be found in airports globally with key sales in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and on carriers such as Cathay Pacific, Thai Air, Eva Airways and Chinese Airlines.

Travel Blue launches exciting new TECH range for travellers’ Connect and Charge needs

Travel Blue; the world leader in travel accessories is unveiling a completely new range of ‘Connect and Charge’ products at TFWA World Exhibition this year: TECH by Travel Blue (Red Village M24).  Over the past 18 months Travel Blue has been executing an extensive development program, resulting in an all-embracing range of over 130 products, all of which are aimed at the modern traveller.

The new TECH by Travel Blue range has been designed to meet every possible solution to Connect and Charge travellers’ USB devices worldwide with a product selection that includes Adaptors, UBS Chargers, Headphones, Speakers and Cables.

‘There are a good number of electronic and electrical products on the market but we felt that no brand was offering a complete range of items to cover every Connect and Charge need,’ explains Travel Blue head of travel retail Jonathan Smith. ‘We wanted to come up with a range that was all-encompassing, easy to select and buy and straightforward, yet at the same time met all the demands and standards of the modern day traveller.’

Full details of the range are still under wraps, so visit the Travel Blue stand in Cannes for the first worldwide reveal!

Notes to editors: Travel Blue is the World’s No.1 travel accessories brand in Travel Retail. Established in 1987, Travel Blue's range is synonymous with 'Travelling in Comfort and Safety'. Targeting travellers all over the world, the range is currently available in over 100 countries in 5 continents.

Travel Blue is sold as a concept rather than just a collection of products. Everything from the colour of the products, the presentation and the impulse-purchasing factor makes the company's products successful in travel retail.

Almost, every item sold by Travel Blue is covered by its “Free-lost-found” service, with each product carrying a unique ID code, which can be registered online. If a customer loses a product and someone finds it, they can log that number on our database. Travel Blue then contacts the person who lost their property and puts them in touch with the person who found it.

Travel Blue is a socially responsible company.

WORLD OF PATRIA introduces new look for FACE MATTERS skincare range and adds exclusive TRAVEL ESSENTIALS pack

At TFWA World Exhibition this year (Blue Village G13), World of Patria International (WOPI) will be headlining its innovative skincare line: Face Matters. With distribution expanding rapidly on the UK domestic market, this unique anti-ageing skincare range has been expanded and given a new modern look. With slick, sophisticated white packaging, along with the introduction of two new lines and a travel retail exclusive offer, the range is a must buy for any woman who takes pride in caring for her skin.

The skincare products, all of which contain organic silicon, help to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Derived from one of the earth’s most abundant minerals, organic silicon is claimed to be ‘a miracle mineral’. It works on many different levels, playing an important role in connective tissue formation, particularly within the skin. Extensive international research confirms that organic silicon increases epidermal thickness and skin elasticity. Face Matters products are a pure blend of high levels of organic silicon, rich in collagen, and super active botanical oils specially chosen for their anti-ageing properties.

Products in the range include:

‘All Day Spritz’ - Retailing at approximately £40 (UK domestic rsp), Spritz is ideal for long flights, keeping cool on the beach or by the pool this product has the added attraction of stimulating collagen to reduce wrinkles and significantly combat the ageing process. Spritz at any time during the day to revitalise the complexion, even over make-up.

‘Evening Elixir’- Retailing at approximately £85 (UK domestic rsp), Elixir is a unique and potent formula with a high density of collagen ingredient, which is actually visible to the human eye, leaving the skin feeling soft, smooth, nourished and with a luminous and flawless appearance. Every ingredient has been carefully chosen with care and attention to revitalise and restore ageing skin.

‘24/7 Balm’- Retailing at approximately £45 (UK domestic rsp), Balm is a multi-purpose luxury balm leaving the skin feeling cleansed, incredibly soft, radiant and ready to nourish. Massage over face and neck and rinse with warm water to emulsify. If preferred, remove with face cloth, muslin cloth or loofah to exfoliate. For a super restorative mask, apply a thin layer and leave overnight. Fantastic to soothe dry, chapped skin, this is an “all in one” brilliant balm.

The new product lines include:

Anytime Cleanser £30 (UK domestic rsp) - A beautifully effective yet gentle foaming cleanser which leaves the surface of the skin cleansed and revitalised without tautness. Contains blends of argan, aloe and pure organic mineral silicon.

Morning Moisture £50 (UK domestic rsp) - Light and soothing this daily moisture cream envelops the skin in comfort and enhances natural hydration. Rich in beta-carotene, essential fatty acids, oleic and linoleic acids, plus skin-loving vitamins A and E, phytic acid Vitamin B complex to stimulate cell regeneration. Light but intensive with our incredibly effective organic pure mineral collagen boost. Skin is effortlessly supple and younger looking.

These two new lines, along with the popular All Day Spritz are also now offered as an exclusive Anytime Travel Essentials pack, specially designed for women on the move. Containing a 1.75fl oz pure collagen spritz, 1.75fl oz pure collagen cleanser and 1fl oz pure collagen moisturiser, the pack is a handy ‘on the go’ skin regime for all women.

The face behind the brand, Sally Curson launched Face Matters in 2012. After 20 years in the beauty business, she had one simple aim: to harness nature to help hold back time. Having lived and survived a difficult personal and emotional background, Sally believes passionately in women helping women, resulting in a percentage of every product sold being donated to the women's charity Refuge.

Rob Nichols, WOPI, comments: "As ever we are delighted to be exhibiting at TFWA World Exhibition. Face Matters is an exceptional brand and we are very confident in its potential within travel retail. The response that the brand has received in the UK from women has been really quite phenomenal. It's not only the product range that is unique, the passion shown by Sally, and her belief in the products is outstanding. What's more – these are products that really do deliver on their promise.”

Notes to editors. Face Matters has been tested on Ladies in Hampshire UK, not animals, and without the use of petrochemicals or synthetic ingredients. Face Matters is proud to support the charity Refuge.

About World of Patria

World of Patria is originally a specialist wine, beer and spirits distributor with a

growing portfolio of products aimed at the travel retail market. It was founded in March 2006 by Rob Nichols 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 to 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.

Trade contact: Andy Butcher, World Of Patria International Ltd. Tel: +44 (0) 1892 890202. Fax: +44 (0) 1892 891413. Mobile: +44 (0) 7900 676887.

Email: andy@worldofpatria.com.

Be Keen brands take pride of place in Antalya’s new Deluxe Fragrances area

Be Keen – the recently formed niche brand agency specialising in perfumes & cosmetics – has secured the majority of space in the new Deluxe Fragrance area which opened in August at Antalya International Airport, T2.

The Deluxe Fragrance area – operated by Nuance – within the P&C section of the Duty Free Store is the first dedicated super premium or niche fragrances section introduced by the retailer and, of the twelve spaces available, Be Keen handled brands have been awarded eight. The brands include Penhaligon’s, L’Artisan Parfumeur, Parfums d’Orsay, and Tiziana Terenzi. The agreement also includes a personalised backwall for Xerjoff within the area.

Says Be Keen President Antoine Khouzami: ‘We have worked very closely with The Nuance Group to provide the perfect brands and assortment mix for its new Luxury Fragrance area and are delighted that the retailer is putting its faith in us and our portfolio. The products selected are truly “niche” and “luxury”, not simply the higher end products of well known brands, but lines which are new, different and innovative. They create a point of difference for the retailer and an area of interest for the travelling consumer looking for lines which are unique.’

Adds Business Development Manager Abla Bencheikh: ‘We’ve spent a lot of time putting together a range that enables each brand to be well represented and demonstrate its individuality. For example Xerjoff is the ultimate luxury experience, Parfums d’Orsay the French aristocratic, Penhaligon’s the British eccentrics. They are all different and don’t compete with each other, each one brings something different to our portfolio and hence to the store.’

Comments Nuance’s Commercial Director Europe Alexander Anson: “At Nuance, we aim to bring exclusive and differentiated products for customers who look for niche brands. With this in mind, and with the support of “Be Keen” we have created a deluxe fragrance space. As a unique alternative in the discerning perfume industry, we were very happy to partner with “Be Keen”. Not only do they have the perfect acumen to select niche brands, but also a true understanding of luxury in the Travel Retail environment. These two strengths have enabled us to build a strong and proficient partnership by implementing an innovative approach to premium fragrances in our Duty Free Stores.”

More about the brands:

Xerjoff–an Italian (Turin based) perfume house fully dedicated to luxury fragrance in its art form. Created by master perfumeurs of Grasse, Xerjoff fragrances combine Italian craftsmanship with French perfume know-how. Family owned, the Xerjoff Portfolio for Antalya (in total the company has 7 collections) comprises three collections: Shooting Stars, with six skus, Casamorati with seven skus, and recently launched Join The Club with 10 skus.

Penhaligon’s London. Penhaligon’s fragrant adventure began in the Victorian era of discovery and carries the brand into the future as it strives to create original scents for the discerning eccentrics of today; true modern gentleman and bold women who are proud to go their own way. William Penhaligon founded a barber’s shop in Jermyn Street, Piccadilly in the late 1860s. By the end of Queen Victoria's reign, he had been appointed Barber and Perfumer to the Royal Court. In 1903 the business was granted a Royal Warrant by Queen Alexandra.

Today, over 140 years later, Penhaligon's still holds two long-standing Royal Warrants. The brand continues to work with master perfumers who can interpret its distinctive ideas; conjuring up new perfume sensations that flow against the tide. With a portfolio of more than 30 unusual and distinctive fragrances, Penhaligon’s scents are today still made in England using the finest rare ingredients . The signature Penhaligon's fragrance bottle is to William's original design: clear glass with a distinctive ribbon-wrapped stopper.

Parfums d’Orsay. Chevalier d’Orsay was an elegant French dandy. In accordance with his fancy style, he created his first fragrance in 1830, devoting himself to making fancy perfumes from flowers for women until his death in 1852, noting down formulas which were preserved. In 1908 the Compagnie Francaise des Parfums d’Orsay was created, developing legendary fragrances presented in Lalique, Baccarat and other crystal bottles. The company was revived in 2007 by Marie Huet and offers today three distinctive collections: The Intemporelle edt with four lines, The Intense edp with four lines, and The Intemporels Home Fragrances.

L’Artisan Parfumeur is one of the most iconoclastic fragrance houses in the world, working with imagination, exceptional raw materials and visionary perfumers to create some of the most intriguing, singular and deeply personal scents of recent years. Founded in 1976 in Paris by perfumer-chemist Jean Laporte, L’Artisan Parfumeur was one of the first “niche” perfume houses, working with a circle of talented and well-known perfumers each given the opportunity to express themselves with total creative freedom and explore their wildest olfactory fantasies. With a portfolio of 33 creations, quality, selection of the finest ingredients and craftsmanship is everything. The heptagonal, seven-sided bottle and black packaging are genuine and recognizable signatures, with accents of colour to differentiate the various olfactory stories.

Tiziana Terenzi is a tale of three generations of artisanal perfume makers, started by cavalry officer Guglielmo Terenzi and his wife Luigia developing both natural essences and fragranced candles. Guglielmo passed on his talent to his son Evelino who developed the business passing it on to his children Tiziana and Paolo. Today the focus is still on unique creations, natural and valued raw materials, and painstaking attention to detail. Tiziana and Paolo have decided to create Tiziana Terenzi’s collection as a tribute to their father. There are four new perfumes inspired by fire and emotion, with two new launches planned for September this year.

Notes to editors: Be Keen aims to be 'the' strategic partner for niche luxury brands, helping companies to launch and build business in travel retail through long-term, qualitative partnerships. Khouzami and Bencheikh believe that Be Keen fills a gap in the luxury sector for an agency that truly understands both the needs of the retailer and the brand. 'Our role is to help brands overcome difficulties, seize opportunities and optimise their resources. Together we can build the keystones of a brand's future success by setting out a vision and implementing astrategy which will enable them to achieve their goals,’ says Khouzami.

Fraternity Spirits World brings prohibited Rum to Cannes

Fraternity Spirits World is pleased to announce it will be highlighting its prohibited Rum; Marques De Cuba Habanero Rum, at this years TFWA World Exhibition (Blue Village E1).

By the year 1700, Spanish ships were arriving in the New World colonies loaded with products from Spain. One popular product was sweet wine stored in barrels, which were later emptied after use. These empty barrels were filled with Chinguirito, which is rum that was produced in Mexico, and shipped back to Spain.

As the rum aged in the sweet wine barrels during the trip back to Spain, it absorbed wood flavours and aroma from the sweet wine barrels, which gave it very special characteristics. The resulting rum became very popular in Spain, which local producers saw as a threat to sales of their existing products. Consequently, the King of Spain prohibited the production of this rum in the New World. Chinguirito was also known as Habanero because the last stop on the way back to Spain from the New World was Habana, Cuba.

Now, Fraternity Spirits World is revitalising this very special rum and making it available to travel retail globally.

Wizz launches new kids trolley bags to travel retail

Wizz is pleased to announce that its new range kids trolley bags, which have been very well received in the domestic market, are being launched into travel retail with Dubai Duty Free the first to carry the range.

The bags, which come in six striking designs, have straps attached so they can be used as a back pack, and the wheels have LEDs that light up. They are made of soft PU, which make them very durable and easy to clean. The range has an RRP of $65.

Says Wizz Managing Director, Nigel Caddick: “We are thrilled to be launching this new range into travel retail. The bags have been extremely well received already and we are more than certain that these will be a great addition to our travel retail portfolio.”

Wizz also reports that its 80sq m store at Dublin T1 continues to exceed expectations with sales 25% above predictions. The store opened at the end of November last year on a trial basis with DAA and marks the first full toy offer at Dublin airport for some time. ‘This was initially just a four month lease so we’re really delighted that it is still operational. It certainly proves how successful toy concepts can be if delivered properly!’

WORKSHOPS ON INFLIGHT RETAILING AND GROWTH MARKETS ADD FOCUS TO TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION

 “Global inflight duty free and travel retail sales are growing at the rate of around 5% a year and industry experts believe there is excellent potential for future growth,” observed Thom Rankin, TFWA Vice President Conferences and Research. “Our workshop programme in Cannes will explore strategies to help deliver continued success for our industry.”

The Airline & Retailer ‘Inflight Focus’ Workshop will take place from 08:00-09:00 on Tuesday 22^nd October, the second day of TFWA World Exhibition, the annual exhibition and conference event for the duty free & travel retail industry.

With over 30 years service in the air transport industry behind her, mainly with the Lufthansa Group, Brigitte Wolf, Director Sales & Marketing, Lufthansa WorldShop is well placed to comment on how airlines can maximise inflight sales to passengers.

Joining her on stage will be Jean-Luc Chassigneux, Managing Director, Dutyfly Solutions who has been in the travel retail business since 1989. In 2010 he was appointed CEO at Dutyfly Solutions, the inflight concessionaire that is a 50:50 joint venture between Aelia and Servair and manages onboard duty free sales for international airlines such as Air France, Iberia, Alitalia, Air Caraibes and Czech Airlines.

Completing the workshop panel will be Stuart McGuire, Chairman, Scorpio Worldwide, a leading supplier of branded goods to the inflight and travel retail market. Scorpio was voted DFNI Supplier of the Year 2012.

Delegates will turn out bright and early on Wednesday 23^rd also (08:00-09:00) for the annual Market Watch workshop which will focus this year on Turkey and Indonesia, two of the so-called ‘CIVETS’ countries (Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa) widely anticipated to be the next drivers of economic growth.

“Turkey and Indonesia are two of the most dynamic markets which have all the makings of powerhouses of growth for the future,” continued Rankin. “They will be under the spotlight in our Market Watch workshop and we are hopeful of an energetic discussion between our panel and delegates with an interest in these important markets.”

Peter Harbison, Executive Chairman, CAPA Centre for Aviation, the world’s most prolific B2B aviation publishing house producing newsletters, market analysis and training, will look at the development of airline networks in Indonesia and Turkey and at the likely sources of growth.   

Setur Servis Turistik Business Development Manager Kadir Ishakoğlu, who is also General Secretary of Turkey’s Duty Free Operators and Suppliers Association, will discuss the Turkish business, one of Europe’s most vibrant duty free markets.

Presenting the company’s latest research on the travelling Indonesian consumer will be Agility Research & Strategy Managing Director Amrita Banta. With over 100 million middle-class Indonesian consumers forecast to emerge over the next decade, she will discuss how brands and retailers can adapt to their needs.

Both the Market Watch and the Airline & Retailer Workshops will take place in the Salon Croisette, Majestic Hotel, Cannes. Registration, which is open to all badge-holders at TFWA World Exhibition subject to space, can be completed by emailing conference@tfwa.com.

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

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LIMITED EDITION TULLAMORE D.E.W. PHOENIX LAUNCHES IN TRAVEL RETAIL EXCLUSIVELY WITH AER RIANTA

Born by the strength of town who witnessed the first ever air disaster on record, William Grant & Sons has launched a new limited edition whiskey ‘Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix’ to celebrate the ultimate courage and optimism the Tullamore people, who driven by a positive spirit, rebuilt their town, and established the Tullamore Distillery in 1829. To highlight the Irish roots and the very personal nature of this whiskey, ‘Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix’ is initially available through Travel Retail exclusively through ARI for the first year, with The Irish Whiskey Collection at The Loop Dublin Airport as the main outlet. Representatives from both WGS and ARI celebrated the arrival of 'Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix' on August 20 at The Irish Whiskey Collection Dublin Airport.

It was the 10^th of May 1785 when the famous hot -air balloon fire occurred at Barrack Street (now Patrick Street) in Tullamore town, the same place that Tullamore D.E.W. Irish whiskey was later distilled. The hot-air balloon accident created such a huge inferno that it destroyed much of the town. But in the face of such fiery destruction, the people of Tullamore remained undaunted and rebuilt their town in the decades afterwards. Within 50 years, the Tullamore D.E.W. Distillery came into being on the site of the disaster, and the subsequent introduction of its whiskey to the world. To celebrate the positive spirit of the people and the ethos that “all will be well when you face life with optimism”, a phoenix symbol was added to the town’s coat of arms.

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix was created to celebrate Tullamore’s courage and optimism. It is an exceptional whiskey, full of complexity and subtlety. This unique, limited edition high strength, 55% ABV triple distilled Irish whiskey is enriched in pot still whiskey finished in Old Oloroso Sherry casks. It is a blend of all three types of Irish whiskey, pure pot-still, malt and grain whiskey. It is non- chill filtered, and crafted to perfection in small exclusive batches. Each bottle is uniquely numbered. Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is a medium-bodied whiskey with mellow complexity, deep leafy, malty notes and smooth vanilla oakiness.

Andre de Almeida (Regional Director for GTR Europe), says: “Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix has been created to pay homage to the courage and spirit of the town's people in a time of great adversity. As a limited edition, its availability is only through selected markets, so we are delighted to have been allocated bottles for travel retail. It seemed only correct that we should keep the line within Ireland and specifically here at Dublin Airport, where our partnership with ARI is particularly strong.'

Jean Ann Taylor, Head of Retail, The Loop, said, “The Irish Whiskey Collection features only the finest products and the new offering from the Tullamore D.E.W. stable is simply outstanding. The Tullamore D.E.W. provenance together with the company’s reputation, both at home and abroad, will help ensure the early success of Phoenix. It’s keenly priced and is a whiskey to be bought and enjoyed now. Although, as a limited edition bottle, some may decide to add Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix to their own private whiskey collection.”

In addition to Dublin & Cork Airports, ARI will also distribute Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix through a number of other selected outlets globally.

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix just took home a Gold Medal at the Irish Whiskey Masters 2013 for its taste. The brand has doubled worldwide sales to almost 850,000 (9L) cases since 2005. It is the largest selling Irish whiskey in many markets in Northern and Central Europe while in several countries, including Denmark, and Czech Republic it is the largest selling whisk(e)y of any type.

Image shows: Andre de Almeida (Regional Director for GTR Europe), Dave Gorman & Deirdre O'Carroll (ARI Ireland/The Loop), John Quinn (Global Brand Ambassador for Tullamore DEW)

Notes to editors

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix Tasting Notes:

Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is a medium bodied whiskey, with distinctive sherry notes and pleasantly spicy creamy pot still whiskey flavours nicely balanced.

Colour: Medium Golden amber

Nose: Warm and spicy initially, then rich, toffee, vanilla notes become evident.  The characteristic leafy, malty notes of Tullamore D.E.W. Are enriched with deeper, toasted oak aroma and a hint of sherry nuttiness.

Taste: The higher strength tingles on the tongue leaving a spicy pot-still flavour.  Addition of a little water releases layers of caramel sweetness, delicate floral notes and oak tannins. Altogether, a perfect balance of Oloroso sherry sweetness and spicy creamy pot still.

Finish: Long lasting with a lingering warmth.

• Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix won a Gold Medal at the 2013 Irish Whiskey Masters. The Spirits Business, which stages the Irish Whiskey Masters competition, recognises the finest brands on the world stage. Launched in 2008, the competition has become one of the most respected and high profile blind tasting spirits competitions in the world. It is the only competition that uses entirely independent judges and as such, attracts vast numbers of entries every year.

• The Tullamore D.E.W. Visitor Centre re-opened its door in September 2012, after being closed for renovations. The Centre is located on the banks of the Grand Canal in Tullamore, in the heart of Ireland, which was vital in allowing the former distillery to transport whiskey to Dublin for distribution around the world. This year, the company started work on The Tullamore Distillery with a state of the art pot still and malt whiskey distillery in Tullamore town, bringing whiskey production back to the town for the first time since the original distillery closed in 1954.

• Tullamore D.E.W. is owned by William Grant & Sons, 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 third largest blended Scotch Grant’s as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Hendrick’s Gin, and Sailor Jerry.

• For more information about Tullamore D.E.W., visit: www.tullamoreDEW.com or www.facebook.com/tullamoreDEW

TFWA WORLD EXHIBITION - THE BEST GETS BETTER

 “The range and diversity of brand-owners who choose to exhibit at TFWA World Exhibition is always tremendous and every year we are delighted to welcome more major international companies to the floor. Some are at the beginning of their foray into duty free and travel retail, others are established, but all bring new products, ideas and excitement to an already rich and vibrant trade floor,” commented TFWA Vice President Corporate, Alessandra Visconti.

“TFWA World Exhibition is the largest and the most influential event in the calendar of this dynamic industry and, in my view, the best just gets better every year. If you want to succeed in duty free and travel retail – either as a supplier or as a retailer - you really ought to be there.”

Among the 441 stands that have been confirmed thus far at the annual event, which opens in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on 20^th October, are 46 companies that are either new to the forum or returning after a short break.

Included in this line-up of new exhibitors are internationally renowned brands such as Versace, Coach, Burberry Fragrances, Haribo, Ritter Sport, Agatha, Armagnac Janneau, Distell, Napapijri and Paul & Shark. Among the companies returning after a short break are Philips and Paton’s.

They join an impressive catalogue of ‘big name’ exhibitors of which 27% are from the fragrances & cosmetics sector, 21% are wines & spirits companies, 18% fashion & accessories, 12% jewellery & watches, 10% confectionery & fine food, 5% gifts and 2% electronics suppliers.

A challenging conference will launch business proceedings at TFWA World Exhibition 2013 on Monday 21^st October from 09.00 to 11.30. The trade floor will open from 11.30 on Monday until 18.00, 09.00-18.00 Tuesday through Thursday, and 09.00-12.00 on Friday 25^th October.

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

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