Lovely Distribution Company signs a double deal with Cyprus Duty Free

The Lovely Distribution Company has secured its first airport listing with Cyprus Duty Free for celebrity fragrances by Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) and Kylie Minogue.

Effective June 2022, CDF has added SJP Lovely EDP 50ml and SJP NYC Gift Set to its assortment at Paphos and Larnaca international airports, along with Kylie Minogue Darling EDP 75ml.

The SJP NYC Gift Set includes a 100ml EDP of this floral, fruity musk fragrance which is described as ‘pulsing with sexy, playful notes and a city chic vibe’. The fragrance is presented in a gift tin along with a handy 10ml EDP Rollerball

Says Lovely Distribution Company COCO Jacqueline Kissenpfennig: “We’re really pleased with this listing. Cyprus is a major tourist destination – particularly for the British who love SJP and Kylie fragrances – so we’re expecting these lines to fly. Both are extremely popular celebrities but it’s not just about the people behind the fragrances – the scents have to prove themselves too. SJP Lovely remains a signature scent for women across the globe and has been highly praised by perfumists, fragrance journalists and bloggers internationally, while Kylie Minogue Darling recently received a Highly Commended for Best New Fragrance at the Global Pure Beauty Awards.”

The Lovely Distribution Company Ltd is currently global licensee for Sarah Jessica Parker Beauty (SJP), including global manufacturing, marketing and distribution rights, and holds the Exclusive European & African Distributor Licence for Kylie Minogue Fragrances.

Nestlé launches GTR exclusive KitKat Lotus Biscoff Snacking Bag

Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) is partnering with Lotus Biscoff for a new travel retail limited-edition product, the KitKat Lotus Biscoff Snacking Bag. 

The GTR exclusive KitKat Lotus Biscoff 122.5g Snacking Bag is a new flavour experience, containing a crunchy, caramelised cinnamon spread made from Lotus Biscoff biscuit sandwiched between classic KitKat wafers covered in creamy milk chocolate. Each pouch contains 7 X 17.5G fingers and is ideal for snacking and sharing.

Further to its debut in UK and Australia domestic markets in April, the KitKat Lotus Biscoff flavour is now available in the limited edition Snacking Bag at Dufry duty free stores around the world. 

Nestlé General Manager International Travel Retail, Stewart Dryburgh said: “Since the product launched, we’ve seen huge demand; we knew this collaboration would be a great success in travel retail. Biscoff is one of the most requested and searched-for items on the KitKat website and we’ve already seen travellers snapping up the new flavour snacking bags.”

“There is an undeniable love for both KitKat and Lotus Biscoff and we are thrilled to combine them and introduce this welcome addition to the KitKat GTR range,” Dryburgh added.

Global Brand Director Biscoff, Kathleen Buyst said: “Lotus Biscoff has been a favourite in Australia for over 10 years. We are very excited to collaborate with KitKat to offer a unique and delicious flavour combination.”

Rodenstock unveils high-profile promotions in Hainan as it strengthens CDFG partnership

Rodenstock has furthered its partnership with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) with a pair of striking, high-profile promotions in the vibrant travel retail market of Hainan.

The activations, located at the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Mall and Haikou International Airport showcase the latest stylish and premium eyewear releases from Rodenstock and Porsche Design in locations which have been at the beating heart of the travel retail sector in recent years.

Rodenstock has recognized the importance of the Asia Pacific market, and China in particular, for many years, and the company has worked alongside CDFG to create exciting and engaging offers for shoppers. During the pandemic, the two companies collaborated to make new models available to consumers over digital channels and now, as shoppers return to stores and the world begins to look towards the recovery of travel, Rodenstock is proud to present a new collaboration in physical spaces in two of the most vibrant markets in travel retail.

Lucas Gestin, Director Global Retail & International Key Accounts Eyewear, Rodenstock said: “We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with China Duty Free Group with promotions in these high-profile locations. The sunglasses category has proved its importance to the travel retail market over and over in recent years and we are seeing this again as shoppers return around the world.

“Our innovative designs are crafted from premium materials, which really set them apart for shoppers seeking true luxury and excitement, like those in Hainan. These high-profile promotions (HPPs) are a unique opportunity to provide more, both for our shoppers and for our esteemed partners.”

The Sanya HPP focuses on the iconic Porsche Design brand and its brand ambassador Patrick Dempsey, who features on eye-catching artwork deployed as part of the promotion. The Porsche Design 50Y limited edition model P8928 is showcased for shoppers, with some models displayed on plinths in glass cases to create an elevated experience for customers. The promotion also features lenses specially selected by CDFG for the occasion and special travel box which is available for shoppers to purchase.

Billy Liu, General Manager, Watch, Jewelry and Eyewear, CDFG, said: “The strong partnership between Rodenstock & CDFG has delivered attractive high-profile promotions (HPPs) in Sanya and Haikou. 

“The Porsche Design 50Y limited edition model P8928 with a nice travel box & interchangeable lens provides distinctive personalized shopping experience to the travellers. The beautiful HPPs help to strengthen the marketing message and provide unique shopping experience to our customers. We are looking forward for more interesting activations with Rodenstock.” 

At Haikou Airport, the promotion occupies a disruptive space, capturing the attention of shoppers as they pass through the store. The Porsche Design 50Y limited edition releases are presented in an accessible manner for customers who may have limited time in the airport environment. In-keeping with the demand for personalization, the interchangeable lens models P8478 and P8928 are at the forefront of this activation, alongside the brand’s ground-breaking Vision Drive technology.

Chupa Chups Strawberry Love Pouch Bag launches for summer

Perfetti van Melle (PVM), one of the top brands in the sugar confectionery segment for travel retail, has released details of an exciting new product development; the Chupa Chups Strawberry Love Pouch Bag with three delicious strawberry flavours.

Chupa Chups Strawberry Love Pouch Bag

PVM has launched the Chupa Chups Strawberry Love Pouch Bag exclusively into travel retail ahead of the busy summer holiday season. 

The Strawberry Love Pouch Bag includes 25 delicious strawberry lollipops in three Chupa Chups flavours: Strawberry, Strawberry Sour and Strawberry Cream. 

The Strawberry Love Pouch Bag replaces the Do You Love Me Pouch Bag and will be exclusively available in Europe region travel retail partner stores from July and rest of the world from August. 

“We are excited to develop a new pouch bag for Chupa Chups to provide newness and excitement in the sugar confectionery segment. We want to continuously update and energise our offer, so that our travel retail customers have a reason to include our latest products in their assortment,” said van Veen. 

Chupa Chups paper sticks

The Strawberry Love Pouch Bag will feature all new Chupa Chups made with paper sticks. 

The globally loved Chupa Chups is moving away from its plastic lollipop sticks, replacing them with paper sticks. This measure is another step in PVM’s Reduce, Recycle, Recover program, which aims to deliver against meaningful measures to reduce plastics in our packaging, and eliminate plastic packaging where possible.

 

Paper is the future for Chupa Chups lollipop sticks. It represents a better solution than plastic in terms of recyclability and compostability, while offering consumers the same high-quality Chupa Chups experience they’ve come to know and love.

 

The Chupa Chups transition to paper sticks in travel retail started in June 2022 and PVM expects the full travel retail range to be available in paper sticks in all stores by the end of September.  

Champagne Lanson launches Wimbledon Championships gift boxes & airport activations for 45th partnership year

Champagne Lanson is celebrating its 45th year of partnership with the Wimbledon Championships tournament in 2022. 

Two special edition Wimbledon gift box sets for Le Black Label Brut and Le Rosé are launching to coincide with the prestigious UK tennis tournament with activations in travel retail locations as well as On/Off-trade running throughout the summer. 

For its Wimbledon 2022 gift boxes, Champagne Lanson is delighted to reveal the latest designs for its tennis themed packaging. The gift boxes are available in two versions; a pink hue for Lanson Le Rosé – fruity and delicate champagne sought after for its pale salmon colour and its characteristic freshness, and a dark navy for Lanson’s signature Le Black Label Brut – a champagne known for its finesse, freshness and elegance. 

Champagne Lanson is running two Wimbledon themed activations for its 45th year of sponsorship at London City Airport in partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail (June/July/August) and at Dubai Airport in partnership with Dubai Duty Free in June and July.

“We have kicked off this year’s Wimbledon sponsorship programme with several activations both in travel retail locations and with our On and Off Trade retail partners,” said Edouard de Boissieu, Head of Travel Retail for Champagne Lanson. “We are delighted and really proud to be the historical champagne partner of Wimbledon for 45 years. This is a great opportunity to share our premium serves Le Black Label Brut and Le Rosé. Our exclusive new Wimbledon gift boxes really mark the occasion for tennis fans. 

“The Champagne sector continues to be very buoyant at the moment with Lanson over-performing within the category, so we are confident of some encouraging sales during this activation period,” said de Boissieu.  

As the official Champagne partner for the Wimbledon Championships, Lanson is available exclusively in all the bars and hospitality marquees within the grounds of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. 

2022: a centenary year 

A particularly special celebration, 2022 marks the centenary of the iconic Centre Court in its current location and will form the central theme of this year’s campaign for The Championships. 

To commemorate the occasion, Champagne Lanson will celebrate memorable moments from Centre Court’s rich history by showcasing historic imagery from the last 100 years alongside renowned vintages from their cellar archive within their private suite. Not just focusing on vintages past, VIP guests will be able to enjoy an exclusive worldwide preview of Le Vintage 2012 which will be available to customers later in the year. 

2012 was described by the Champenois as "a Champagne miracle" with varied conditions throughout the growing season, producing wines tipped to be some of the greatest of the century. Champagne Lanson’s 2012 vintage expression has suburb texture and density on the nose and palate – with notes of candied fruits, dried apricots and fresh pastries, all coming together in ultimate harmony.

Rodenstock partners with China Duty Free Group for high profile promotion in Macau

 Rodenstock has continued its long-standing and successful partnership with China Duty Free Group (CDFG) by unveiling a new high-profile activations at in the key market of Macau.

The promotion, at the Macau Grand Lisboa Palace, features striking visuals across digital and physical installations both inside and outside the hotel, with Rodenstock’s Porsche Design brand perfectly complementing the luxury setting. 

It also marks the continuation of a long-standing collaboration between Rodenstock and China Duty Free Group, which saw the two companies work together throughout the pandemic to provide shopping and engagement opportunities for shoppers across digital channels.

Now, with recovery in sight, Rodenstock is delighted to unveil the latest physical retail collaboration between the two companies.

The Macau Grand Lisboa Place promotion features a giant digital screen outside the venue which highlights the campaign and the Porsche Design 50Y collection. Inside, a dedicated, branded space showcases the collection in a striking and premium manner, reflecting the cutting-edge design and materials used to create the models on show. To further enhance the offer, the Porsche Design 50Y collection is joined by the Porsche Design Hexagon model to create added choice for shoppers in-store.

Lucas Gestin, Director Global Retail & International Key Accounts Eyewear, Rodenstock said: “It is our great pleasure to continue and enhance our partnership with China Duty Free Group with this exciting summer promotion in Macau. The Porsche Design brand speaks to consumers who enjoy luxury products, crafted from the very best materials, and that is perfect for the Macau Grand Lisboa Palace.

“We have long recognised the importance of Asia Pacific, and China in particular, as a market and we believe that partnership is the best way to build recovery in this market. This promotion is a great example of putting those two together to create excellence for our industry and our customers.”

The promotions are scheduled to run until the end of June.

Swedish Match takes sustainability to the high seas with Viking Line recycling campaign

Swedish Match and Viking Line have launched a dedicated campaign to increase recycling and sustainability on the high seas with the launch of new bins for users of Swedish Match nicotine pouches and snus, including the ZYN brand which recently launched in travel retail.

The custom-made bins, which initially rolled out on Viking Line’s Grace and Amorella ships, are clearly marked and come equipped with dedicated recycling slots for the used Swedish Match nicotine pouches and another for the cases. This ensures that none of the Swedish Match ZYN, nicotine pouch or snus product are creating additional waste in the seas and oceans and forms part of the brand’s wider efforts to tackle waste and climate change around the world.

Swedish Match believes in a world without cigarettes, and since 1999 the company has worked towards the belief that snus and smokeless alternatives can lead the market with products that are significantly less harmful than cigarettes. 

At the heart of this offer is ZYN, one of Swedish Match’s nicotine pouch brands, which is poised for a rapid expansion in the travel retail sector after seeing great success in the domestic market. 

Now, with this new partnership with Viking Line, Swedish Match is bringing one of its other core beliefs to the travel retail market: A belief in a better, cleaner, more sustainable world.

Jimmie Kreuzahler, Swedish Match Sales Manager said: “At Swedish Match, our sustainable beliefs and efforts are as much a part of our company and our business plans as our drive to create a world without cigarettes.

“This partnership with Viking Line shows that sustainability is not just a word for us, but an ideal which we are constantly seeking new, innovative and effective ways to realise further. I would like to thank our friends and colleagues at Viking Line for their hard work in helping to bring this project to life.”

Sustainability is an integral part of the Swedish Match business. Last year, leading ESG rating index MSCI once again named the company as a leader within the sector in the areas of corporate governance, product safety and quality as well as supply chain labour standards.

Swedish Match has been a key contributor to the development of the new Sustainable Tobacco Programme and in 2020 secured a 7% reduction in CO2e emissions year-on-year, as well as 49% of energy use being free of fossil fuels.

Looking to the future, the company has set itself key goals to reduce its environmental impact. These include a pledge to reduce greenhouse gas production by 41% by 2030, and by 75% by 2050, compared to 2017. This will be achieved by reducing greenhouse gasses by 5% every year.

Reducing consumer waste is also a key target and it is here that the new partnership with Viking Line plays an important role.

Viking Line Sustainability Manager Dani Lindberg said: “Sustainability and fighting climate change are a huge part of our business here at Viking Line, as evidenced by the production of our new vessel Viking Glory, which is one of the world’s most climate-smart passenger ships.

“This partnership with Swedish Match is a brilliant, simple and innovative solution to reduce waste and cut down on plastic pollution in our oceans.”

Perfetti van Melle returns to Global Travel Retail activations in Dubai & Copenhagen

Perfetti van Melle (PVM) is pleased to report high levels of passenger engagement and an uplift in sales from two recent Global Travel Retail brand activations for Mentos in Dubai and Copenhagen. 

Perfetti van Melle returned to Global Travel Retail brand activations earlier this year in January and February with two Mentos promotions in Dubai and Copenhagen airports, partnering with Dubai Duty Free and Gebr. Heinemann receptively. 

For the Dubai Duty Free promotion held over six weeks in January and February, the Mentos brand activation offered customers four different sleeve designs when purchasing a Jumboroll as a gift. Travellers were able to choose a personalised message in combination with their favourite Mentos flavour. The promotion provided an uplift of double the usual sales volume. The HPP was a real success with lots of happy customers, according to the Mentos brand ambassador. 

 

“The Mentos promotion attracted people to the confectionary store and with help of a brand ambassador on site, we significantly increased consumer engagement with the Mentos brand,” said Sander Prins, PVM Sales Manager for the MENA area for Global Travel Retail.

“We provided an extra personal touch for customers to personalise their Mentos Jumboroll with a special theme, to show love, gratefulness, or friendship to their loved ones. The promotion was a great sales boost in a period when the industry is craving additional turnover after the big pandemic period decline.”

For the Copenhagen brand activation, Perfetti van Melle partnered with Gebr. Heinemann in January and February to promote Mentos Gum and Mentos Jumborolls for a sunglasses gift with purchase activation. Travellers could participate in taking selfies with the Mentos branding messaging as a backdrop: ‘Be in the clouds with Mentos’ and ‘Be inside a Mentos Gum bottle’.

“The sunglasses promotion did very well. We hope the kids love them and enjoy them during their holidays,” said Dennis Hermann, PVM Sales Manager for Asia area and Heinemann.

Both promotions provided a positive sales boost and Perfetti van Melle looks forward to further GTR brand activations planned across its brand portfolio in 2022. 

Celebrating an Icon: Molton Brown presents the perfect gift for Father’s Day with the Re-Charge Black Pepper 20th Anniversary celebration

Molton Brown is creating the ultimate destination for distinctive gifts in travel retail this summer as the British fragrance brand celebrates 20 years of its iconic Re-Charge Black Pepper Collection.

The anniversary of this collection, which is a timeless gifting favourite in the Molton Brown portfolio, perfectly coincides with the arrival of Father’s Day on 19th June. Re-Charge Black Pepper makes the perfect gift for any occasion, with its woody-citrus scent and enduring, universal appeal, which have won it numerous awards over the past two decades including most recently Best Unisex Fragrance at the 2022 RSVP Awards for the Eau de Parfum.

Created by Master Perfumer Jacques Chabert in 2002, Re-Charge Black Pepper began as a personal project for Jacques, who was curious about fusing woody and citrus scents. Molton Brown is proud to still have a long-standing friendship with Jacques today and he also serves as an inspirational father figure for his daughters, Carla and Elsa, both of whom have worked with Molton Brown in their own right, helping to craft some of the brand’s best-loved fragrances.

The Re-Charge Black Pepper Collection features a wide selection of luxuries, with something to suit every shopper in the travel retail market. Alongside both an Eau de Parfum and an Eau de Toilette, there is a Body collection including Bath & Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Deodorant Spray and a Bath & Shower Gel Refill pouch.

Rosie Cook, Associate Director Travel Retail, Molton Brown, said: “We are thrilled to be marking 20 years of Re-Charge Black Pepper, which is a true icon in the Molton Brown portfolio and one of our most popular fragrance families.

“We know that iconic products are attractive to shoppers in the travel retail market today and that makes this the perfect opportunity to provide something truly special for shoppers returning to the travel market for their summer holidays.”

The Eau de Parfum opens with spicy notes accented by soft nuances of bergamot, enhanced with a signature note of striking myrtle pepper. Its drydown reveals voluptuous oakmoss and woody depth. The Eau de Toilette is a warm medley of black pepper, ginger and lemon. With aromatic coriander at the heart, it’s bolstered by a confident base of earthy vetiver.

As part of Molton Brown’s ongoing dedication to creating luxury with a conscious care for the world, Re-charge Black Pepper has a 100% vegan* formula, is cruelty free and made in England at the brand’s Elsenham manufacturing facility, which is carbon-neutral. 

The black pepper essential oil has received an Ecocert COSMOS certification, which ensures the responsible use of natural resources. Plus, the 300ml Bath and Body bottles are made from 50% recycled plastic and the Bath & Shower Refill uses 63% less plastic compared to standard bottles.**

Perfetti van Melle expands Global Travel Retail team with internal promotions

 Perfetti van Melle is pleased to announce it has expanded its Global Travel Retail team with two internal promotions across commercial and product development roles. 

Dennis Hermann

Emma Helleman

 

Dennis Hermann is now Area Manager Global Travel Retail. Hermann has been working for Perfetti van Melle since 2016 in the Belgian domestic market and previously worked in various sales and marketing roles at AB Inbev and Danone. “Since the beginning of the year I have discovered the wonderful world of global travel retail. I’m looking forward meeting you all and working together on the recovery of travel retail,” said Hermann. 

 Emma Helleman is now International Product Manager. After almost four years as a product manager for Scandinavia at the export department of Perfetti van Melle, Hellman started in the new position of International Product Manager, Global Travel Retail in January 2022. “With my past experience at Perfetti van Melle and my previous product manager role at Elho, I am looking forward to using this knowledge and enthusiasm to enter this global tasty world with our lovely brands,” said Helleman. 

Go Travel announces new Australian distributor, eyes Asia expansion

 Go Travel is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with CDB Group, a leading distributor of electrical accessories and appliances for Australia and New Zealand.  

Go Travel is partnering with CDB Group at a time when the distribution company has an enviable roster of globally renowned brands including: Nutribullet, GoPro and Tile along with domestic brands Goldair and Jackson.

Go Travel is looking to expand its travel retail presence in Australia and New Zealand further, counting major travel retailers such as WH Smith, Lagardère Travel Retail

and Lotte Duty Free as well as domestic department stores as key partners in the Australasian marketplace. It plans to build on its already strong domestic retail presence. 

CDB has been operating in Australasia for over 20 years and is well known for its marketing focus, merchandise expertise and supply relationships with major retailers / airports across the region. 

CDB has offices in Melbourne, Auckland and China with state of the art 25,000 Sqm distribution facilities, using paperless warehouse management systems with same day despatch. It has a full-service merchandise team across Australia and New Zealand. 

“Go Travel is excited to be working with CDB, as we expand across Australia and New Zealand. CDB has a reputation for representing top brands and a specialism in electricals, which is a great fit for Go Travel. It’s a step in the right direction for further expansion in the Asia Pacific region,” said Stephen Worden, General Manager Go Travel. 

“We are excited to be working with the global leader in travel accessories and bringing our customers the widest offer available in the region. As the travel industry switches back on over the next 12 months, we are well placed to deliver the premium service our customers have grown to expect over the past 20 years,” said John Whittaker, Business Manager CDB Group.   

Go Travel unveils new brand identity advertising campaign

Go Travel has revealed a new brand identity as it launches a dedicated Global Travel Retail advertising campaign called ‘Get Ready with Go Travel’. 

The advertising campaign launches today with The Moodie Davitt Report and will run across further digital and print media titles for the travel retail industry over the next few months.

The creative brief was to refresh the Go Travel brand identity with a dynamic and energetic design. There is a retro feel to the campaign graphic, which is a signal to the year Go Travel was established in 1978.  

“With a 70s retro vibe, our new ad campaign highlights the era Go Travel was born and celebrates the return of travel and movement,” said Glenn Rogers, Vice Chairman Go Travel.  

“We felt it was great timing to remind our customers (old and new) that we are over 40 years old and still innovating. The advertising campaign is a statement of intent; our focus will continue to be offering a comprehensive range across our four core areas on a global basis.”  

The new advertising campaign arrives at a time when Go Travel is targeting growth for the Global Travel Retail market and serves to introduce the brand’s four key category pillars of electricals, comfort, luggage accessories and everyday essentials. 

The graphics theme will be displayed at upcoming trade shows such as the TFWA World Exhibition in October.  “We look forward to showing off our new brand identity along with sharing our new product ranges in Cannes later this year,” said Rogers.