FURLA SPRING SUMMER 2014 “UP IN THE SKY”

Furla’s Spring Summer 2014 collection is motivated by the colours of nature with each delivery inspired by themes of weather, light and shade, and different materials. The first delivery focuses on soft, cool tones inspired by a fresh breeze in springtime with colours drawn from blue skies and natural light. Blues, hints of white, off white and pale neutrals create chic combinations, with unusual use of wood and metallics to create natural yet rich looks. Pony Lux material in light tones and giaguaro prints add a luxurious touch, while new styles have clean, modern and chic lines.

The second delivery sees brighter tones introduced to create a soft, summery feeling with a sporty feel. Various leathers such as saffiano vernice and perforated looks combine with neutral tones such as acero, luna and coffee while new shapes with geometric structures in natural finishes give harmony and softness to the collection.

The final delivery creates an elegant, timeless feeling of summer combining natural tones with bright Atlantic, vitamina, sole and Ink colours. Large stripes, colour blocking and the use of materials such as straw, denim, pvc, cork and canvas with traditional leathers and gomma gel creates both classic and ultra modern shapes.

The popular animal prints remain, though more subtly introduced, with jaguar printed leather -vitello stampa giaguaro, pitone naturale, pitone diamante, and new cocco nappato creating leopard, panther and snake looks.

Throughout the collection hardware has been upgraded with the Furla padlock reshaped with a new round classic lock on all styles except the gomma gel line.

The collection is once again divided into various lines mixing with successful carry over lines, some upgraded with new styles, materials and colour combinations.

For travel retail, the following models are expected to be highlights, as usual separated into Basic, Icon, Premium, Fashion, Candy and Business & Travel lines:

Basic Collection. Furla's basic line includes new upgraded and carryover shapes refreshed in cocco nappato, plus a new sporty style in perforated saffiano traforato.

A new range of totes are sharply priced and come in a variety of bright and neutral tones to create a visual impact. Available in saffiano, perforatedsaffiano, saffiano spirale, and a special metallic look, colours include pergamena, luna, atlantic, menta, petalo, magnolia and sole. A key item for SS14, the totes come in two sizes with suggested travel retail prices starting at Euros 180.

The successful urban style has been updated and upgraded with a new double zip and carry all shapes including a large size that will take A4 sized documents. This is great for business style functionality. 

New materials include saffiano and cocco nappato. Suggested travel retail prices start at Euros 220.

Icon Lines. Furla’s Icon lines are timeless, stand alone pieces which are as desirable as they are functional. This season sees the introduction of both new and updated shapes, with new pochettes in coco and perforated leather and new medium shoulder bag styles in petalo and acero with external pockets.

Iconic styles include a bold and practical Dome shaped bag in medium and large size with triple pockets and detachable shoulder strap. A Pony Lux version is available but the leather option is more likely to be at travel retail favourite combining strong and neutral colours such as Atlantic, vitamina and sole with petalo, acero and choco. This style also includes an animal print line in jaguar printed pony hair, cavallino st giaguaro and vit st cervo leather. Travel retail prices start at around Euros 398 to 648

Seasonal classics have been relaunched with a new rounded look, updated ares leather and cocco stampato materials for the best selling silhouettes. Travel retail prices start at Euros 220 to 335

New silhouettes include a medium satchel, cross body and shoulder strap. With new external closure details, an extra front pocket and detachable shoulder strap, colourways include area, vitamina, petalo and sole. Recommended travel retail prices start at Euros 350 to 498.

Premium line. Furla’s Premium segment includes carryover and new shapes perfect for merchandising in tandem. There is a new n/s hobo and tote style with external pockets. Strong new shapes in soft cervo with two front pockets and simple flap functionality on top are secured with a Magnetic snap. The perfect combination of design, functionality and price positioning, the Premium lines are right on trend for 2014.

Fashion Segment. Furla’s Fashion line is where you'll find real design innovation with unique new shapes, materials and colours. Carry over lines and new lines include a fabulous new metallic story for Venus, a best seller season after season.

An important image driver in the collection, this line is expanded with new silhouettes and materials such as a stunning metallic and nappa leather theme in luna and petalo combined with gold or silver. A new shape is the mini crossbody in seasonal colours Atlantic, vitamina and verve.

Candy Line. Fun, fashionable, funky and ever developing, this gomma gel collection includes a complete range of bags, shoes and accessories. For Spring Summer 2014 there’s a new Vanilla line with mini satchel with saffiano contrast materials. Colours include menta, rugiada and ink. Additionally there's a gorgeous new printed gomma gel satchel and mini cross body in cocco stampato, rugiada, magnolia and alba colourways and a new stripe theme combining gomma gel with nappa leather. 

Onyx, ink, fiamma and petalo all combine to make this a really fantastic stand out bag. Seasonal materials such as straw and cork are also used to give the line its very own appeal. Travel retail prices bags are Euros 98 to 350 depending upon the combination.

Business and Travel. This Spring/Summer 2014 season sees five great styles including a medium tote and travel bag, backpack, business tote and hobo. All fold flat for easy transport and come in a variety of colours including: Atlantic, fiamma, new cognac, onyx and petalo. In order to cover different price point options, material range from 100% saffiano leather to combinations of saffiano with nylon and nappa. Typical travel retail prices start at Euros 270.

Says Gerry Munday, Furla Director of Travel Retail: 'Furla’s travel retail category has registered a significant growth in the past two years. The growth has been quite phenomenal, increasing by 93% from 2011 to 2012 with the number of doors up from 57 to 120. We very much rely on the quality and content of each collection to enable us to continue developing our presence in travel retail – and with ambitious plans for 2014, that has never been more important. I'm delighted to say that Spring Summer 2014 does come up to all expectations and I and the team are very much looking forward to presenting it in Cannes this year.'

Notes for editors: ‘An Italian label that spans a heritage of more than 80 years, Furla is recognized globally for its value-for-quality leather goods and wide range of accessories. The beauty of Furla designs captivates the imagination of the contemporary woman with its witty mix of classic elegance, stylish functionality and chic details. Furla has designed, manufactured and distributed handbags, wallets/purses, small leather goods, shoes and accessories of outstanding artisan quality since 1927; a true legacy of understated elegance and contemporary style. The brand has become a benchmark for Italian style and fashion worldwide. Furla handbags are the combination of craftsmanship and innovative techniques, strong styles and excellent materials. High quality workmanship are combined with avant-garde styles with special finishes and materials, all at accessible prices.

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 (153 Furla boutiques and 175 authorised retailers), and 20% via wholesale through 1290 select multi-brand and department stores. Last year Furla reported a global turnover of €212 million, representing an 18% increase on 2011. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization reached 15%, equal to €32 million.

Furla launches new location at Changi T2

Furla has announced the opening of a new location in Changi International Airport Departure Terminal 2 with LS travel retail Singapore.

Launched in September, the 15sq m Shop-in-Shop concept is situated within the Fashion Gallery, a multi luxury brand fashion store which carries the most on-trend accessories from bags to shoes and jewellery.

Furla Global Travel Retail Director Gerry Munday says: ‘This is the second opening of a Furla store in Changi Airport this year. As we continue to expand our presence in airports globally, Furla is very keen to build its image with boutiques, shop in shops and personalised corners able to project the true essence of the brand. Changi is one example of where the company has upgraded its presence in line with this strategy.’

Mr Philippe Fontalba, Luxury, Fashion & Accessories Director, LS Travel Retail Asia and Pacific said, ‘We are pleased to welcome Furla to The Fashion Gallery. We perceive Furla as the one that makes the Fashion Gallery brand assortment even more complete and attuned to our customer profile. Fashionistas will be spoilt with more choices now that we have Furla on board with us here at The Fashion Gallery. LS travel retail continues to provide travellers who are in the search for the most on-trend luxury fashion brands to be able to do so at The Fashion Gallery.”

Notes to editors

Last year Furla reported a turnover of €212 million, representing an 18% increase from 2011. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization reached 15%, equal to €32 million. Furthermore, 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 (153 Furla boutiques and 175 authorised retailers), and 20% via wholesale through 1290 select multi-brand and department stores.

Scorpio brings new exclusive Puma models to Cannes

Puma begins in sport and ends in fashion. This highly popular watch brand is focused on sporting lifestyles with every timepiece featuring unique looks and fashionable styling. Whether for ladies or men, models are characterised by combining bright colours with amazing design and innovative function.

As worldwide inflight distributor for Puma, Scorpio Worldwide takes the brand into a new level with exclusive models that are only available to airlines as well as popular styles from Puma’s global collection. Exclusive models can be seen at TFWA World Exhibition for the first time (Mediterranean Village P8).

PUW 603/701. These two analogue quartz watches mix perfectly the worlds of sport and lifestyle to deliver the best in fun and fashion. The perfect mix of style and practicality, the watches come with analogue three hands quartz function with either a black and yellow dial or black and red dial, both featuring the famous Puma logo. Travel retail prices are in the region of £49.99. PUW 602. This stylish new watch has analogue hands, quartz movement with a silver and blue dial featuring the Puma logo in blue. Travel retail prices are in the region of £49.99 .

New models also join the existing exclusive line up including the stylish black Puma Oversized Gent’s watches with stand out red or silver features, oversized stainless steel face and black PU strap, and free Puma keyring gwp. A silver version with black stand out features is also offered.

‘Puma’s exclusive industry perspective delivers an astonishing array of product from sport lifestyle footwear, through to apparel, accessories and – of course watches. All are highlighted by technological innovation and revolutionary design and we’re delighted to be representing the watch brand for inflight sales,’ says Scorpio Worldwide sales and marketing director Richard Kennedy. ‘Importantly, part of the range developed for us is exclusive to travel retail which gives us that vital point of difference.’

MORGAN & OATES TAKES ON AN ABSTRACT APPROACH IN CANNES

Headlining on the Morgan & Oates stand at TFWA World Exhibition this year (Mediterranean Village P19) is a beautiful and stylish range of Abstract Floral wraps in a 90% merino/10% cashmere mix. A black/tan & pink/grey version was introduced to airlines earlier this year and has been so well received (winter listings confirmed so far on Qatar & Qantas) that the company is now adding various new colours.

Another great success have been the company's made in Scotland 100% Cashmere scarves, with listings achieved for 2013 on Air France, British Airways, Alitalia and KLM. Cannes will see new colours introduced, alongside check and stripe patterns, all targeting a unisex audience. Made in Scotland blends of cashmere/merino scarves are also available to meet those requiring a lower price point.

'Our unique selling point is that we are exclusive to travel retail as a brand, which means it is even more important to keep the offer fresh, on trend and interesting,' says Morgan & Oates’ Kevin Galbraith. 'With global distribution we need to appeal to passengers of all ages, nationalities and profiles so it's vital that we offer collections to meet all requirements.'

To this end the company introduced a larger wrap size this year at 204x70 cm (usual size is 180 x 60cm) and that has already proved a winning idea. Particularly popular has been the larger Floral Sage green wrap (listings include KLM) and a new Floral Blue/Orange has now been added.

Animal prints continue to be popular and new additions this year include a Zebra and Snake print in a variety of colours. Also new on the stand is a range of hand painted florals including grey on cream, lilac on cream and blue on cream, while adding to the 100% pressed silk offer are new deeper colourways in swirling designs of red, orange and yellow.

Exclusive to travel retail, Morgan and Oates scarves and wraps offer airlines

and airport shops a unique product with excellent margins. Priced for impulse

and gift purchasing, Morgan & Oates wraps, stoles and scarves are perfectly

presented for scheduled and charter airlines while special hanging packs are

being developed for retail shop sales.

Aigner’s travel collection brings new exclusive lines and colours

The leather lifestyle brand Aigner has released a brand new travel collection with many pieces exclusive to travel retail/duty free, including a special print version in Sand and Blue and a new colour – Pitaya Pink - for inflight only. The collection can be seen on the company's stand at TFWA World Exhibition (Yellow Village H35).

Aiming to offer customers more variety and choice, the new collection introduces stunning new models and colours based on the palette of the main collection. Alongside a basic colour range of Black, Sand, British Green, Chianti and Night Blue, Aigner has also introduced limited seasonal colours, available for only a season.

To ensure customers stand out on dull winter days, from December seasonal colours available will be: Tucan Yellow, Heliconia Red and Vibrant Purple.

In addition to the bags Mini-Piccolina keychains and card holders are being introduced while there is a matching shawl offered in Pitaya Pink and Night Blue.

Myriam Staude, Head of Sales comments, "One of our main aims for 2014 is to focus on our core styles and colours and at the same time give customers a variety of choice that will suit each individual need. Our products are high quality and items like the keychains and card holders are a perfect gift option. We also thought it is important to give airlines a point of difference over ground shops, hence the exclusive new colour – Pitaya Pink.'

The new collection includes:

Piccolina

Beautifully crafted handbag with leather strap and handles, available in medium and larger sizes. With a magnetic lock and large zip compartment it is the perfect traveller’s handbag. Next to Aigner’s successful nylon version in different colours, the company offers the bag in leather and Icon Fabric.

Piccolina Print

Following on from the successful Piccolina collection, new colours have been introduced including stunning colourful versions. For travel retail there is a specially designed gorgeous print, typical of Aigner, with a snaffle-bit pattern.

Crossover Bag

This comes in two styles and a variety of colours. With its shoulder leather patch and adjustable strap this is a stylish and versatile bag. Perfect for the traveller, the bags are light, fold flat and have plenty of pockets making them ultra functional.

Messenger

This messenger version of the Crossover bag is very functional with special padded compartments for an iPad and iPhone. With its zipper closure, the bag is immediately distinguishable with its Aigner logo.

Mini Bag

This extra small bag is perfect complement for an evening out. With a beautiful horse shoe buckle on the front and an attachable strap, it can be worn as a shoulder bag or kept as a clutch. Highly versatile, it is perfect as a day or evening bag, or is perfect for a vanity bag or to hold accessories.

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.

Chupa Chups and Mentos go wild as PVM teams up with Animal Planet in good cause initiative

Perfetti Van Melle, the confectionery company behind world leading sugar confectionery brands Chupa Chups and Mentos , is partnering with Animal Planet in an exciting and innovative 'good cause' initiative that is exclusive to travel retail. Aiming to raise significant funds for the famous David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, Perfetti Van Melle is launching two new linked products ranges for Chupa Chups and Mentos, both with a strong wild animal focus. Aimed at children up to the age of 10, a percentage of profit from the new products will be donated specifically to the Save the Rhino Project.

The new products are:

Chupa Chups Animal Mega Chups

Slightly smaller than the existing Mega Chupa Chups for differentiation, these fabulously fun animal head outers each hold ten flavoured lollipops. With three different animals to choose from, including a Giraffe, Rhino and Panda, along with a different coloured stick for each animal, they are a perfect gift for girl or boy. A collectible ‘hand doll’ to play with or to refill with lollipops.

Mentos Animal Money-Box

Available in four different flavours including Strawberry, Lemon, Cola and Orange, these Mentos feature in an animal piggy bank. Offered in three animal choices: Lion, Zebra, or Elephant, these chewy sweets are a great gift product for any child that loves animals or loves to save money.

Each item will carry a hang-tag that explains the Animal Planet partnership and highlights the plight of the black rhino in a quote from David Shepherd himself: 'Over 96% of the world's black rhinos were slaughtered during the poaching wars of the 1970s and 1980s and Namibia is home to one of the last surviving strongholds of truly wild black rhinos. Your money will fund anti-poaching operations and monitoring of the rhino and community education project.' Each item also includes a 'Fun Fact' about rhinos and gives the David Shepherd website link for more information.

The concept is supported by bright and colourful jungle themed floor standing and counter top merchandising units . These engaging units will be hard to miss and are sure to attract both adults and children within the retail shop environment. This jungle theme will be repeated on the stand at TFWA World Exhibition this year (Mediterranean village, stand P17), where Perfetti Van Melle launches the new Animal Concept to the trade.

Perfetti Van Melle Manager Global Travel Retail Susan de Vree comments, “We always aim to bring innovation and excitement into travel retail with our exclusive product lines. It's important to be different, not only to products on the High Street but also to other lines available in the airport shops. The Chupa Chups Animal Mega Chups and Mentos Animal Money-box are the perfect gift item for children, yet at the same time benefitting a worthy cause which people all over the world will identify with. '

The origin of this project shows Perfetti Van Melle's dedication to its internal corporate social responsibility policy. CSR is becoming more and more important within the company. Van Melle has always focused on social responsibility, but since 2011 it has become a clear part of its company strategy. PVM undertakes voluntary activities to operate in an economic, social and environmental sustainable manner. PVM GTR is a strong supporter of CSR and the partnership with Animal Planet to raise funds for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation is a true reflection of this.

The new product launches support PVM's continued ambition to increase the shelf space given in travel retail to sugar confectionery.

'Currently in the domestic market, sugar confectionery accounts for an average 45% of all confectionery sales, whilst in the Travel Retail Market chocolates has historically been given a far greater percentage of space. We are determined to address the balance and see huge potential to increase the market share for sugar confectionery. In order to do so, innovation, excitement and exclusivity are vital and we strongly believe our new Animal Concept achieves all of these elements.'

Wonderful™ Pistachios satisfies savoury cravings with The Scene sponsorship

The Scene – the TFWA industry nightclub - is the place to be after hours at Tax Free World Exhibition in Cannes. Great music, a fantastic bar, and – again this year – savoury snacks thanks to Wonderful™ Pistachios.

Paramount Farms (Blue Village G9) will be supplying The Scene with 32g sample packs of Wonderful Roasted & Salted Pistachios every night, distributed in Wonderful™ branded bowls throughout the venue.

The Scene is open nightly from Monday October 22 to Thursday October 25 and provides Paramount Farms with a superb branding opportunity for Wonderful™ Pistachios .

Says Paramount Farms sales director Australia/SE Asia James Kfouri: ‘The Scene provides us with a perfect opportunity to promote the Wonderful™ brand to the huge number of travel retail industry members who attend every evening. It was a very popular initiative last year and we’re delighted to have the opportunity again this year. Savoury snacks are always popular in social environments and we’re delighted to satisfy the need at The Scene.’

Paramount Farms offers two exclusive pack sizes for travel retail which it will again be promoting at TFWA World Exhibition this year: a 300g pack of best-selling Wonderful Roasted & Salted pistachios and a 275g pack of award-winning Wonderful Salt & Pepper pistachios. Both items are offered in resealable premium-look stand up pouches and carry a global travel retail exclusive logo to indicate the point of difference over product on domestic markets.

Note to editors:

About Paramount Farms

Paramount Farms is the largest vertically integrated pistachio and almond grower and processor in the world. Located in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, Paramount delivers more than 450 million pounds of nuts globally each year. Paramount Farms supplies both industrial and retail customers, offering consistent supply, exacting quality and adherence to rigorous food safety standards. Paramount Farms nuts can be found in the produce department of grocery stores nationwide under the flagship retail brands of Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Almonds and Wonderful Almond Accents®.  Part of the Roll Global LLC family, Paramount Farms is one of a group of privately owned, affiliated companies that comprise the largest farming operation of tree crops in the world. For more information, please visit www.paramountfarms.com.

About Wonderful Pistachios

The Wonderful Pistachios™ brand features upscale, premium packaging and a bold contemporary look, appealing to a sophisticated, health-conscious consumer.  Wonderful Pistachios™ are grown in Lost Hills, California, part of the San Joaquin Valley, the agricultural heartland of California.  Grown, processed and packaged by Paramount Farms, Wonderful Pistachios™ are available at retail outlets and grocery stores nationwide and are available in a variety of sizes. For more information about Wonderful Pistachios™ or the "Get Crackin'" campaign visit:

 www.getcrackin.com, www.facebook.com/wonderfulpistachios and www.twitter.com/getcrackin.