Furla opens new corner in Zurich

Furla takes pleasure in announcing the opening of a new 10m2 Personalised Corner at Zurich Airport Landside with The Nuance Group.

The new store officially opened in the Duty Paid terminal on March 20 with Furla’s SS15 Main Collection.

Says Gerry Munday, Global Travel Retail Director of Furla: “It was a pleasure to work with Nuance again and I thank them for their continued support and belief in the Furla brand. We now have Furla boutiques scattered all over Europe and we look forward to opening many more in the future.”

Tilly Holland joins Essential Communications

Essential Communications is delighted to announce that Tilly Holland is joining the company from April 1 2015 as Marketing and New Business Development Manager.  Tilly is already well known in the travel retail industry having attended TFWA World Exhibition & Conference since 2006, along with visits to the Duty Free Show of the Americas, TFWA Asia Pacific, MEADFA and ARC.

With an MA in marketing, Tilly began her career with design and marketing agency, EMG, focussing on B2C PR & marketing as well as travel retail. More recently, she has worked in the marketing department of top ranked Professional Services company Grant Thornton in their London office.

With a broad based marketing skill-set including branding, product design, designing and producing marketing materials, event planning, account management, social media, advertising and PR, Tilly will enable Essential Communications to broaden its offer to both existing and new clients within the travel retail sector.

Tilly will be present in Singapore at TFWA Asia Pacific in May, along with the rest of the EC team: Managing Director Row Holland, Account Executive Ben Holland and Events Manager Jayne Cooper. 

Paint by numbers

Blooming flowers and birdsong signify spring has arrived. To inject vitality into your spring look, carry a Furla bag with eye-popping colors and energetic designs. 




Furla's spring and summer collection 2015 takes inspiration from the Neo-pop artistic movement of the 1980s, which embraces vibrant colors, distinctive art, geometric touches and innovative styles.
An artistic and pop feeling pervades the collection with a vivid color palette including orange and ocean blue, counterpointed by shades of gray and white.

The Candy Bag series catches your eyes in an explosion of colors, complete with impeccable Italian tailoring, while a new version featuring resin brush- stroke adds a bit of individuality to the collection.


The new Furla Twist Bag series offers a practical selection playing along with a color blocking effect.
The decorative metal bar and woven inner compartment showcase the power of detail to finish a cool and modern look.

The soft-edged, user-friendly Furla Spy backpack is another surprise. Made of soft nappa and suede leather, the young and vibrant design is adorned with burnished metal that sets off a graphic polka-dot effect.

Paul & Shark opens new store in Cyprus

Italian luxury lifestyle brand Paul & Shark is pleased to announce the opening of a new 32sqm shop in Larnaca Airport, Cyprus, with CTC-ARI.

The store officially opened on March 5th with Paul & Shark’s SS15 collection.

Says Worldwide Travel Retail Director Catherine Bonelli: “This is a great loc ation for a Paul & Shark store; we have five shop-in-shops on the local market, so it makes sense to be at the airport. Larnaca has a very international mix of passengers and we’re confident that sell-out will be strong. We are focusing on swimwear, t-shirts, polos and light shirts to animate the store and – as always – will highlight the luxury ‘Made in Italy’ DNA of the brand.

“I’d like to thank CTC-ARI for their helpful co-operation with this opening.”

Bags of style: Fashion Bloggers flock to see Italian luxury brand Furla's eye-popping new collection

Fashionable females flocked to a stylish lunch held in Sydney on Wednesday to celebrate the new collection by luxury Italian brand Furla.

Stars of reality series Fashion Bloggers Zanita Whittington, Sara Donaldson, and Nadia Fairfax joined model and blogger Tanja Gacic and Wonderland actress Emma Lung for the event, held at Cafe Paci.

The guests admired the new 'Tones of Neo Pop' collections, which feature the new Furla Twist bucket-shaped shopper, and the nappa and suede Furla Spa backpack.

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In fashion: Bloggers (L-R) Natalie Cantell, Nadia Fairfax, Brooke Testoni, Sara Donaldson, and Zanita Whittington at the Furla media lunch in Sydney on Wednesday

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Arm candy: Model and blogger Tanja Gacic poses with Nadia Fairfax in front of some of the new season handbags on display at Cafe Paci in Darlinghurst

The chain-strapped Metropolis pops with vibrant colours and geometric motifs, while the iconic Candy bag comes in soft PVC in eye-popping colours and opposing textures.  

Inspired by the Neo-Pop artistic movement, a post-modern interpretation of Pop Art, splashes of yellow, orange and blue are teamed with white, grey and dove.

Zanita, Sara, and Nadia, along with their co-stars Amanda Shadforth and Kate Waterhouse, have commenced filming on the second season of their Style Network reality show.

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Baby on board: Tanja also cosied up to actress Emma Lund, who made headlines this week for her nude Instagram post that showed off her baby bump in all its glory

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Blogger life: Zanita and Sara are both in the midst of filming season two of their reality series Fashion Bloggers for the Style Network

Fairfax, 25, is replacing original castmember Margaret Zhang, who has stepped down from the show in order to focus on her final year of university studies.

The series follows the 'super' bloggers on the online influencers' exploits at fashion weeks, photo shoots and Instagram opportunities around the world.

The Furla lunch was one such working engagement for the professional bloggers.

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Win a trip to Tales with Disaronno

Disaronno has launched the 5th edition of the international Disaronno Mixing Star competition, and this year the Australian winner will be heading to New Orleans to attend Tales of the Cocktail.

The competition focuses on creating the most original cocktail that enhances the mixability and taste of Disaronno, as well as the performance and entertainment that is inherent in every bartender.

The first phase of recruitment will take place online at www.themixingstar.com, where professional bartenders wishing to participate can now register until 22^nd April 2015 by submitting a signature cocktail made with Disaronno.

From here eight finalists will be selected to participate in the Australian final and vie for the coveted title of Disaronno Mixing Star Australia.  The ultimate winner will fly to New Orleans to attend Tales of the Cocktail, the most important international event dedicated to the world of cocktails and mixology, and take part in a wide range of events, seminars, experimentations and tastings.

PROGRAMME CONFIRMED FOR TFWA ASIA PACIFIC EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE 2015

A fascinating programme has been confirmed for the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference which will be staged in the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore from 10th to 14th May 2015.

Delegates are invited to gather at the Welcoming Cocktail on Sunday 10th which will set them up for a day of plenary conference sessions and workshops followed by three days of meetings in the exhibition.

The theme of the Conference this year is ‘Staying a Step Ahead’ in reference to the fast growth of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region and the need for the duty free & travel retail industry to remain competitive and relevant.

Setting the scene on Monday 11th, the opening session will feature exclusive filmed interviews with travellers at Singapore Changi Airport, offering insights from the people who matter most. 

In his state of the industry address, TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen will present the latest data on travel retail performance in Asia Pacific, and look at the role brands and brand-owners play in helping the region fulfil its potential.

Keynote addresses will be provided by two of Asia Pacific’s most respected business leaders: Liew Mun Leong, founding President and CEO of CapitaLand Group, and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Changi Airport Group; and Andrew Wu, LVMH Group President, Greater China.

Liew Mun Leong has over 40 years of experience in construction and commercial real estate, and has been instrumental in the development of Changi Airport, widely recognized as one of the best airports in the world. He is well placed to discuss the rise of Asia, and the challenges facing the region as it strives to retain its growth momentum.

Andrew Wu, meanwhile, has wide experience in the luxury goods business in Asia. As Managing Director of Parfums Christian Dior in China, he oversaw the successful establishment of the brand’s network in the country in the 1990s. After several years with Sony Entertainment Group, Wu rejoined LVMH as its group head in China, responsible for its rapid growth in Asia’s biggest marketplace.   

After the opening plenary session, a choice of topical workshops will be offered:

WORKSHOP A ‘Enhancing the customer experience’ will develop consumer insights and explore ways to create a real point of differentiation in duty free & travel retail; to use new communication tools to engage travellers more effectively; and to ensure in-store promotion and presentation matches the best of the High Street.

WORKSHOP B ‘Cruise control: exploring one of Asia’s fastest-growing travel retail sectors’ will examine this market, its current progress and potential, with insights on the opportunities for operators and brands both within the new generation of cruise terminals and onboard the vessels.

WORKSHOP C ‘Competing in e-commerce’ workshop will explore how the duty free & travel retail industry can harness e-commerce and digital marketing to compete more effectively with other retail channels with an exclusive preview of a new study conducted by Counter Intelligence Retail entitled The Digital Age, offering insight into travelling shoppers’ experiences and engagement with digital media.

WORKSHOP D ‘Asia’s rising stars’ will focus on some of the markets that are generating most excitement in the Asia Pacific industry today. Underpinned by research conducted by the Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association, the session will explore growth markets in the ASEAN region and in Australasia, and look at how they are changing the travel retail landscape.

Between Workshops A/B and B/C there will be an Industry Association Working Lunch for invited delegates to discuss regulatory and other issues facing the industry in Asia Pacific while most delegates will network over lunch in an adjoining room.

The Closing plenary session, ‘Competitiveness in a new world’, will focus on a world economy which is entering a new era of fragility, characterized by weaker growth, financial, monetary and price instability. Stéphane Garelli, a world authority on competitiveness having pioneered this new field of economics, will give the keynote address. He is a professor at the International Institute for Management Development and at the University of Lausanne, and the founder of the World Competitiveness Center.

The TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition will be open Tuesday 12th 09.00-18.00, Wednesday 09.00-18.00 and Thursday 09.00-17.00.

The very popular ONE2ONE pre-arranged meetings service will co-ordinate appointments between key stakeholders and glamorous social occasions, including the TFWA Asia Pacific, Bar, the poolside Chill-Out Party and the Singapore Swing Party, will provide further opportunities for networking.

Details of TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference can be found at www.tfwa.com. Registration is now open.

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What’s on the Menu?: Prêt-à-Portea series at Raffles Makati

Tea for two or more: Raffles Makati recreates Furla’s Neo Pop collection with teacup sandwiches, macarons and chocolate desserts.

 

MANILA, Philippines - Raffles Makati launches its second Prêt-à-Portea series at its Writers Bar. The high tea recreates Furla’s Neo Pop collection at P1,550+ for two. Sip on your tea of choice while nibbling on teacup sandwiches, from ham and cheese layered in apricot chutney spread to a bruschetta tapenade topped with sliced olives and cherry tomatoes. Chocolate aficionados should try the orange-coated macarons, lip-shaped truffles, and nutty pralines — all inspired by Furla’s spring collection. Relish the taste of the season with a three-tier assembly of raspberry beignets dusted with pink snow powder, apricot-flavored scones, and a vanilla éclair decked with edible silver leaves. The highlight includes toasted marshmallow macarons flashing Furla’s Neo-Pop print design and the Candy Bag taking form in a black and red religieuse. Add a sparkling glass of rosé champagne for P1,000+. Promo is ongoing until May 16 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Illva Saronno brings in Martin Howey to head Travel Retail division

March 20th, 2015. Italian spirit company Illva Saronno, owner of worldwide known Disaronno and Tia Maria has announced today the appointment of Martin Howey as Global Travel Retail Director with immediate effect.

Highly experienced and respected within the spirits and travel retail industry, Martin joins Illva Saronno from Chivas Brothers Ltd (Pernod Ricard) where he was Global Travel Retail Director, responsible for international brand development and revenue growth.

During his career Martin has gained an extensive International perspective with experience of working across different nationalities of consumers, having being involved in the diverse markets of Asia, Americas, Gulf, South Africa, Australia and Global Travel Retail.

Martin's remit is to strengthen Illva Saronno's travel retail strategy, focusing on its brands Disaronno and Tia Maria, but equally looking for opportunities for other products within the portfolio. Disaronno and Tia Maria have long been established in travel retail but it is only during the past two years that the company has actively focused on this category. Illva Saronno believes there is tremendous potential that Martin Howey is well equipped to develop and build, thanks to his incredible knowledge and enthusiasm for the travel retail business.

Adds Martin: “I am delighted to be on board and greatly look forward to working with the team and our customers in developing a long term strategic plan for our brands in this dynamic and evolving channel.”

Martin will be present at this month’s Duty Free Show of the Americas in Orlando on the Webb booth (923) where he is looking forward to meeting old friends and making new contacts.

Hippie Chic – the original Bohemian watch On target for one million sales

Hippie Chic 'Dusk'

 On the eve of the Duty Free Show of the Americas, Tyko Travel Retail has announced that its Original Bohemian watch brand Hippie Chic is on target to sell one million units onboard this year.

Hippie Chic 'Bazaar'

Hippie Chic 'Pagan'

Exclusive to travel retail and offered in a variety of designs and formats, Hippie Chic is now listed on 98% of Tyko’s 300 airline customers – and the number is growing all the time.

Tyko’s Martin Lovatt emphasizes that Hippie Chic is the original bohemian inspired brand of its kind within the travel retail sector: “Hippie Chic has gained some remarkable ground since launching back in 2013, on board sales have gone from strength to to strength each year and as a result we have noticed a number of very similar designs being offered to the travel retail sector in recent months. We experienced something very similar when we launched Breo back in 2008. The Roam Elite went on to sell over 4 million units in just 2 years.

In Orlando this year, Tyko is keen to further demonstrate to buyers that the company is a true leader within the industry, creating the next must-have products for its clients. “This is a very exciting time for us as we have delivered in a short space of time two industry changing brands (Breo & Hippie Chic) and are working on some incredibly exciting new looks for our brands which will further establish Tyko as ‘the’ leading supplier of ‘on trend’ products,” continues Lovatt.

“Our team has over 30 years knowledge and experience within the watch and jewellery sector, both within the travel retail sector and global domestic markets. We strive to build close, long term relationships with all our buyers and want to be seen as  a partner to our key strategic clients rather than just a supplier.”

Furla opens new store in Helsinki

Furla is pleased to announce the opening of a new 15m2 personalised corner in Helsinki Airport, non-Schengen area, Terminal 2.

The corner was opened officially on the 1st of March with M Boxi, displaying Furla’s SS15 Collection.

Says Gerry Munday, Global Travel Retail Director of Furla: “The first quarter of 2015 has seen us open a string of new stores across Europe, further increasing awareness and interest in the Furla brand. Thanks to M Boxi for their help with this opening and faith in the brand.”

US expansion for Paul & Shark gives new opportunities for travel retail

The Paul & Shark Las Vegas store opening in April

Paul & Shark is significantly expanding its investment into the US domestic market over the next year and is confident that this will reflect in new airport retail opportunities within the country.

The Italian luxury lifestyle brand is opening two new stores this year while two others are being renovated and expanded. Mid-April sees the opening of a new 1,500 sq ft boutique in the Forum Shops in Las Vegas, created by Milan based Takeda Katuya Design to reflect Paul & Shark’s new Milan showroom.  At the end of 2015, Paul & Shark will open a 1,900 sq ft boutique in the Houston Galleria.

In addition Paul & Shark will be extending its Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills store from 1,700 sq ft to 2,000sq ft on the main floor plus 700 sq ft on a mezzanine.  Completion is expected by September. Next March will see the brand’s Aventura, Florida store also expanded from 1,400 to 2,600 sq ft. Paul & Shark also has a mono-brand store in Madison Avenue, New York.

All the stores will feature new concept interiors and storefronts of blue undulating aluminium sheet patchwork intended to reflect waves of water – perfect for Paul & Shark’s yachting and sailing heritage

The stores are expected to attract visitors not only from the US but also China and the Middle East; it is the rapidly increasing levels of visitors from these high-spending nations that bode well for Paul & Shark’s travel retail development in America.

Says Worldwide Travel Retail Director Catherine Bonelli: “It is definitely the right time for Paul & Shark to focus on the US; currently it represents just 10% of our global business but we consider there is huge potential here for this ‘Made in Italy’ luxury lifestyle brand. On this basis we are now also exploring travel retail opportunities in the US, where we can find the right locations and space.  Americans are becoming more and more familiar with Paul & Shark and this, combined with the growing increase in Chinese, Middle Eastern and South American visitors to the States gives us a perfect travel retail opportunity.”

Furla renews in Cyprus

Furla is pleased to announce that it has refurbished the existing 30sqm location in Larnaca Airport, Cyprus, in line with its new concept design, with the assistance of CTC-ARI Duty Free.

The renewed store was officially re-opened on the 20th of February with Furla’s Spring/ Summer 2015 collection.

Says Gerry Munday, Global Travel Retail Director: “Almost every month sees us open a new duty free store or an update of an already existing one which keeps us extremely busy. My sincere thanks to CTC for their help with this renovation.”

Furla opens in Barcelona

Furla is pleased to report that is has opened  a new 6m2 generic corner in the Items D’Ho newly renovated store at Barcelona Airport Terminal 1.

The store was opened officially March 1st with Furla’s SS15 collection.

Gerry Munday, Global Travel Retail Director of Furla says: “Thanks to Items D’Ho for their help with this opening, one of many new Furla openings in Europe this year, closely following our refurbishment of a Furla store in Cyprus. We look forward to many more Furla openings globally this year.”

Imperial Tobacco takes sleek new designs across the pond

Imperial Tobacco is pleased to announce it will be welcoming its guests at a newly designed stand at the upcoming Duty Free Show of the Americas (booth 713).

Continuing to refine the offer for cigarette brand Davidoff, with a sleek and chic proposition focused on celebrating the feminine desire to feel confident, elegant and sophisticated - is the rejuvenation of Davidoff Superslims. While the new pack provides a modern twist to this Davidoff Line, the same taste is maintained as in the former propositions.

Also on display will be the exciting new Gauloises design which is a key focus for Imperial. The range has undergone a complete brand image rejuvenation, whilst staying true to its original personality. Particularly popular with European travellers, primarily French and German, Gauloises also sees strong sales in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Egypt.

 “While the market for tobacco remains challenging, we are always pleased to take our brands to industry events such as the Duty Free Show of the Americas,” says Julia Neumaier, Marketing Operations Manager GTR. “Exhibitions are enormously important for Imperial Tobacco, providing the perfect platform to engage directly with our business partners, particularly those with whom we do not often meet during the year. It provides an excellent platform from which to showcase new products and launches and for us to discuss and gauge opinion on trends. For us these events create an anchor point in the calendar when everyone can meet and exchange ideas. We look forward to welcoming customers to our new booth in Orlando this year.”

Furla launches Global Travel Retail Exclusive line in Orlando

Following the huge popularity of its Icon Piper bag - and to meet the growing demand for difference within travel retail - Furla is delighted to announce the launch of a Global Travel Retail Exclusive line. Being launched to travel retail buyers at the Duty Free Show of the Americas (booth 2223, this new offer is seen as confirmation of Furla’s strong commitment to the global travel retail business.

The Piper Medium Dome is a modern bag designed to inspire women everywhere. For travel retail, the exclusive “Limited Edition” will be available in soft Ares leather in Rose, new Stucco and Storm colours. To further distinguish the bag, a special Furla charm not found within the main Furla collection has been designed.  The Rose, Stucco and Storm colours will be featured within the main Autumn Winter 2015/16 collection but are exclusive to travel retail within the Piper line.

Says Furla Global Travel Retail Director Gerry Munday: “I am extremely pleased that Furla has the confidence and trust in travel retail to warrant the development of this exclusive line. The travel retail business continues to grow steadily for the brand on a global basis on the ground, in the air and at sea. I am very confident that the addition of this exclusive Piper bag will give further appeal to the Furla brand and become a compelling offer for travellers looking for something a little different to the High Street.”

The new Piper Medium Dome will be shown in Orlando alongside Furla’s main Autumn Winter 2015/16 Collection.