Tuesday, 3 June 2014

Furla targets the dynamic woman with its Cruise Collection 2014/15

Furla’s Flower Capsule and Cruise Collection, previewing Spring Summer 2015, will be available for travel retail outlets from November this year. 

The new Furla Cruise Collection 2015 is described as an incredible injection of Energy and Vitality, inspired by the dynamic woman who travels constantly and demands  to be connected to the web wherever she is, both for pleasure and work, using the latest hi-tech devices. 

This modern globetrotter looks for both sporty and luxury styling, portraying a contemporary mix of  both elegance and coolness. She is the type of woman who could wear trainers at any occasion. It's a perfect collection for Furla's continually growing travel retail world.

A Tropical feeling pervades the collection, adding fresh and vivid colours to the palette: bright yellows such as Citron and Sunny; lovely pinks including Magnolia and Peonia;  and fresh and new blues, like Mint and Laguna dominate.  These mix with touches of warmer tones, like Daino and Saffron, together with greyish neutrals, such as  Opale and Stucco, to give a very sophisticated allure to the entire collection. 

The Furla Cruise Collection 2015 also gives great attention to details and materials, with a focus on craftsmanship. The classic leathers  Saffiano, Cervo, Ares and Pop Star are highlighted with new Python Manaus, in three colours, and Ayers – genuine natural snakeskin.

New styles are iconic pieces: from the business totes to the new Plume bag with a de-constructed and unlined body, to a touch of Pop Graphic with new pochettes. Within the Basic collection there are new refined and functional totes. Offered in Saffiano in three sizes, each has side snaps so you can easily widen the gusset. The small tote features a detachable shoulder strap while the large version  is perfect for business needs and features a secure zip compartment. 

Other lines include the popular M Hobo and M Messenger in Cervo featuring new “F” branding. Both styles are convertible so can be worn as shoulder bags or crossbodies.

Within the Premium collection highlights include cervo totes in warm colourways – sophisticated and structured yet at exceptional price points! The sides can be worn “out” or “in” for a different look. 

Satchels are refreshed for Cruise with a new Small Key Item. Sure to be a best-seller, it is offered in a wide range of colourways from metallics to brights. 

Icon line Alice is re-launched in both deliveries with new silhouettes and updated materials, including pitone. There is a new practical top handle silhouette in two sizes along with a S Crossbody with chain strap functionality.  Twiggy, the second Icon line carries over the M Satchel and M Hobo styles with a relaunch in December playing on new materials and stripes in warm colourways for a sporty theme. On the satchel, the stripe is placed on a diagonal to follow the asymmetrical zip detail. 

The Fashion segment sees a fabulous new range of large and medium drawstring totes which are soft and unstructured in line with  market trends. Offered in two sizes in Vitello Pop Star, the styles perfectly represent the transition into the spring season. Inside there is a detachable envelope pouch with credit card functionality. 

There are also new styles of  Mini Crossbody bags with convertible straps for multi-wear and three internal compartments. Clutch bags continue to be big news and there are a variety on offer including a  structured minaudiere style pochette with closure detail.

No Furla collection is complete without the Candy bag!  For cruise, Furla is introducing a number of new designs and styles including a sophisticated holiday Glitter palette in gold, silver and multicolour at attractive price point.

Candy Vanilla



The Vanilla line is offered in a new sku of Nicolai Bergmann’s floral print , while for an element of fun and quirkiness, Furla introduces the new Lollipop concept. Each sku has a unique gomma gel base with words Love, Cool, Sweet and Dream. 



June 2014

Monday, 2 June 2014

LANSON CONFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TRAVEL RETAIL WITH INNOVATION PROGRAM

Champagne Lanson is reconfirming its commitment to the global travel retail industry with a new strategy to further develop the business through the introduction of innovative products and line extensions. 

'We have 250 years of historical heritage behind us and a dynamic management team since Lanson Champagne House integrated with family group Boizel Chanoine Champagne in 2006 (now Lanson-BCC),' says export director Olivier de La Giraudière. 

 'We believe we are at the top of our game in terms of offering quality combined with innovation  to travel retail, but have kept quite quiet about it. Now we feel the time is right to be more proactive in telling the industry what we are doing and what we can offer them.'

 The last four years has seen a number of initiatives from the company such as The Extra Age Range – a trilogy of high quality Brut, Rosé and Blanc de blancs; the continued development and selective offering of  the exceptional  Lanson Vintage Collection; and the launch earlier this year of the latest Pink Label Lanson Rosé Champagne. Decorated with sparkling hearts, the famous pink Lanson bottle underscores the brand's bold, creative spirit. 

The company is now in midst creation of a limited prestige cuvée Blanc de blancs "Clos Lanson", currently waiting for its perfect maturity in Lanson cellars. 'This is going to be something really very special which, for travellers looking for the very best of the best, will be a perfect addition to prestige airport outlets,' says de La Giraudière.

This year will also see a number of exclusive initiatives for travel retail, developed both for individual partners and the business as a whole. 'We've got some interesting projects in the pipeline which we will be announcing in due course,' adds de La Giraudière. 

In order to achieve its development in the Travel Retail business, Lanson is proud and happy to be working  with Essential Communication as its specialised communication agency.




June 2014

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Glenfiddich Cask Collection dresses up in Brazil

William Grant & Sons has created a fun and colourful “Brazil Dress Up” activation to support the launch of the Glenfiddich Cask Collection in Brazil this month. The activation is being held at arrival & departure stores in Rio De Janeiro (2 terminals) and São Paulo (3 terminals) throughout May.





The promotion entails the makeover of 10 stores, covering them with big banners, backlights, videos and additional gondola/backwall exposure. Tastings are being held in 6 stores with decorated bars, promoters and informative leaflets.

Says Laura Chedid, Dufry Global Promotion Manager for Liquors: “We are thrilled to partner with William Grant & Sons to launch the Glenfiddich Cask Collection. The Brazilians' interest for premium whiskies has been growing and to be able to taste the three variants while shopping in our stores will definitely make them appreciate the brand even more.”

Adds Jose Castellvi, WGS Regional Director Duty Free Latin America & Carribean: “On behalf of William Grant & Sons I would like to thank all of the Dufry Brazil staff for all of their support in making the Glenfiddich Cask Collection launch in Brazil a huge success. Special thanks goes out to Laura Chedid and her team for making this happen. Dufry is a global parter for WGS and this activation exemplifies our commitment to working together and growing our mutual businesses.”

Crafted to offer three distinct flavour profiles, designed to appeal to the varied preferences of single malt drinkers, the Glenfiddich Cask Collection capitalises on the increasing global demand for single malts and the growing requirement by travellers for travel retail exclusives. 
Glenfiddich Select Cask is an elegant whisky with layers of sweetness, spice and hints of citrus, matured in hand-selected aged Bourbon, European oak and red wine casks to impart a beautifully soft taste. Glenfiddich Reserve Cask is matured in distinctive Spanish sherry casks used for their mellow and rich flavour characteristics. Deliciously smooth and silky, the whisky is sweet and spicy, with a complex flavour that evolves in the glass. 

Glenfiddich Vintage Cask is matured in European Oak and American Bourbon casks to impart a smoky, peaty taste that lingers intriguingly with intermingled leafy, floral undertones. The finest expression of the Cask Collection offer, Vintage Cask is inspired by the first Glenfiddich spirit that flowed from the stills in 1887, when barley was traditionally malted in kilns at the distillery over furnaces fuelled with dried local peat, infusing the whisky with a unique smokiness.  The new Cask Collection Vintage Cask liquid reflects this legacy by balancing a delicate but discernible peaty note with the characteristic fruity, sweet Glenfiddich liquid.  

Each Cask Collection single malt Scotch whisky has an ABV of 40%. Glenfiddich Select Cask and Glenfiddich Reserve Cask are presented in Glenfiddich’s iconic 1 litre triangular bottle. Glenfiddich Vintage Cask is available in a 70cl bottle, packaged in a striking gold presentation box.   

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Notes to Editors:
The Glenfiddich Cask Collection aims to offer whisky drinkers three very different flavour profiles. The characteristics of each whisky are the result of maturation in a variety of oak casks, followed by a finish in one of three newly installed and specially created Cask Collection Solera vats. The Solera process, pioneered by Glenfiddich in 1998 to create its 15 Year Old, marries handpicked single malt whiskies together for at least two months, creating rich, balanced whiskies with complex flavours. The process guarantees the continuity of the whisky's flavour and taste by ensuring each vat is never less than half full and is constantly replenished. The new handcrafted wooden vats, created exclusively for the Cask Collection, will join the original Solera vat in the atmospheric Warehouse 8 at the heart of The Glenfiddich Distillery, which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary.

About William Grant & Sons and Glenfiddich 
William Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1886. Today, the luxury 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 favourite 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, Sailor Jerry®, Milagro® Tequila and, most recently, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey.

Recent Awards: 
International Spirits Challenge 2013
Gold : Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
Gold: Glenfiddich 18 Year Old 
Gold: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old 
Gold: Glenfiddich 40 Year Old 
Gold: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish
Gold: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve
Gold: Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 
Gold: Glenfiddich Ultimate 38 Year Old 

Scotch Whisky Masters Awards 2013
Master: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old
Master: Glenfiddich Ultimate 38 Year Old 
Master: Glenfiddich 125th Anniversary Edition 
Gold: Glenfiddich Rich Oak
Gold: Glenfiddich 18 Year Old
Gold: Glenfiddich Distillery Edition 15 Year Old
Gold: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old 
Gold: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Madeira Cask Finish 
Gold: Glenfiddich Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve
Gold: Glenfiddich Malt Master’s Edition 
Gold: Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
International Wine and Spirit Competition 2013
Trophy for Single Malt Cask Strength: Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
Gold Outstanding: Glenfiddich 40 Year Old
Gold: Glenfiddich Malt Master’s Edition
Gold: Glenfiddich 30 Year Old
Gold: Glenfiddich 21 Year Old
Gold: Glenfiddich 15 Year Old
Gold: Glenfiddich Rich oak
Gold: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old


Click on www.williamgrant.com for more information on the Company and its brands

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Stoli® named as exclusive vodka for onboard pouring with Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia

From May 1, 2014, Stolichnaya® Premium will be the exclusive vodka poured onboard by Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia for all its Nordic routes. In addition, Stolichnaya® Premium Vodka, Stolichnaya® Gold and Stoli® Hot  Premium flavoured vodka will be offered to passengers within the inflight shop assortment.






Says Fredrik Borin, Managing Director of Fives Eyes, SPI Group’s Distributor for the Nordics region: ‘We are delighted that Thomas Cook has picked Stolichnaya Premium as its on-board vodka. Stoli already has high customer awareness in the region but this opportunity will allow consumers to try the vodka in an environment linked to other positive experiences that they enjoy during the trip, which of course makes the connection stronger.’


Five Eyes has represented Stoli for SPI Group within the Nordics region since 2011 and has seen incredible growth for the brand during this time increasing sales by a massive 600% . Says Borin: ‘We have worked very closely with SPI Group during this time, running staff training programs and regular promotions to travellers through key customers such as Viking Line, Tallink Silja Line, Scandilines, Finnair plus numerous other ferry operators and airport stores. SPI has kept the offer fresh and innovative through expansion of the assortment which has most definitely been a great benefit to us.’ 

Adds SPI’s Jean-Philippe Aucher, Global Duty Free & Travel Retail Director: ‘Five Eyes has done a fantastic job in building sales and distribution for Stoli brands in the Nordics; their hard work and field presence has been most definitely instrumental in our success. This new listing with Thomas Cook will further help to promote sales both through duty free and, hopefully, domestically. Knowing that Stolichnaya is very well perceived by Scandinavian customers on the domestic market, we naturally see them as potentially being our best buyers for travel retail.’




About SPI Group
Founded in 1997 by Yuri Shefler, SPI Group (headquartered in Luxembourg) is the owner of global vodka brands such as the iconic Stolichnaya® Premium vodka range, elit™ by Stolichnaya® and Moskovskaya®.  SPI is one of the world’s leading wines and spirits organizations active in the production, sale and distribution of more than 380 brands - many of which it owns. The group also operates a network of 70 alcohol retail shops, develops large-scale real estate projects and farms ca.5,600 hectares of agricultural land. SPI Group has been a strong acquirer and integrator of spirits and wine companies, having completed 15 acquisitions of producers, importers, distributors and retailers of beverages. For more information visit www.spi-group.com



FURLA OPENS NEW STORE IN PITTSBURGH

Furla is pleased to announce the opening of a new 56m2 boutique in Pittsburgh International Airport, with Airest Collezioni.



The store opened on May 23rd,  presenting Furla's SS14 collection.

Says Gerry Munday, Global Travel Retail Director: “We have opened several new locations already this year including stores in Latvia, Nice and Nagoya. The Furla team would like to thank Airest Collezioni for their support.”
  


May 2014

Thursday, 22 May 2014

Stoli® promotions with Heinemann Duty Free see 350% sales increase in Q1 2014

SPI Group, brand owner of Stolichnaya® Premium vodka (Stoli) and Moskovskaya® vodka, has partnered with Gebr Heinemann to conduct its biggest promotional plan ever during Q1 2014 to support the launch of the Stoli Night Edition.
Berlin

Hamburg

“Heinemann is among our key duty free customers and we’ve been significantly growing our partnership since 2010 with both our Stolichnaya range and more recently Moskovskaya,” says Jean-Philippe Aucher, Global Duty Free & Travel Retail Director for SPI Group. “In promoting the launch of Stoli Night Edition to travellers we were very keen to create a great tasting experience enabling consumers to sample our range of vodkas.”

To bring Stoli Night Edition - the original ‘glow in the dark’ bottle - to the attention of travellers, SPI worked with Heinemann Duty Free to create tasting bars throughout various airports in Germany. Heinemann’s Main Shop at Hamburg Plaza, Frankfurt A+ Schengen Shop, Berlin Tegel and Schoenefeld airports saw Stoli tasting bars offering Stolichnaya Premium cocktails, Stolichnaya Chocolat Razberi™ and elit™ by Stolichnaya®. A specially designed elit pillar highlighted this ultra-luxury vodka.

This was the first brand activation for Stoli in all three airports and activations also took place throughout March in a number of smaller airports.

“We achieved great exposure with numerous direct customer contacts and multiplied our sales by 350% over the same period last year,” continues Aucher. “Of this, Stoli Night Edition accounted for around 60% of sales, but the activities certainly worked for our entire vodka range, raising consumer awareness of the brand and enabling them to experiment with the indulgent flavours.

Rüdiger Stelkens, Head of Purchasing LTC at Gebr Heinemann, adds: "We work with our partners to create intriguing brand experiences that resonate with our customers and the Stolichnaya Night edition activation is a great example of this. The Stolichnaya promotion at Hamburg Airport went very well and we are pleased about this successful cooperation and partnership."

“We worked very closely with promotional agency ‘We Can’ to activate this program and they have proved to be extremely efficient. Their performance really has been well beyond our expectations. We look forward to continuing our excellent relationship with Heinemann and further successful promotions for the future.” Adds Aucher.
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Stoli® Night Edition is a limited-edition bottle that comes to life at night and sparks intrigue by darkness.  The exclusive Stoli Night Edition bottle celebrates the nocturnal adventurer the party goers, the cocktail sippers, the bartenders to enjoy when the lights go out.

In the daylight, Stoli Night Edition appears to be bottled in a minimalistic, frosted glass vessel that is simple and reserved. The front label has a subtle, almost hidden pattern that absorbs the energy of light throughout the day.  When the lights go out, the exclusive bottle releases a beautiful, radiant pattern using special glow-in-the-dark ink.  


About SPI Group

Founded in 1997 by Yuri Shefler, SPI Group (headquartered in Luxembourg) is the owner of global vodka brands such as the iconic Stolichnaya® Premium vodka range, elit™ by Stolichnaya® and Moskovskaya®. SPI is one of the world’s leading wines and spirits organizations active in the production, sale and distribution of more than 380 brands - many of which it owns. The group also operates a network of 70 alcohol retail shops, develops large-scale real estate projects and farms ca.5,600 hectares of agricultural land. SPI Group has been a strong acquirer and integrator of spirits and wine companies, having completed 15 acquisitions of producers, importers, distributors and retailers of beverages. For more information visit www.spi-group.com

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Furla opens new store in Latvia

Furla is pleased to announce the opening of a new 18 sqm location in Riga International Airport (Latvia) with Gebr. Heinemann.




The new store opened on May the 7th. 

“We have been very busy with our European openings this year,” says Furla Global Travel Retail Director, Gerry Munday. “We have opened new stores in Russia, Turkey, Germany, Israel and France already, which have all been received very positively. I thank Gebr. Heinemann for their support with this opening.”


Trade enquiries: Gerry Munday, Global Travel Retail Director.  Tel: +39 334 673 0757                                             Email: gerry.munday@furla.com www.furla.com

Press enquiries: Rowena Holland, Essential Communications. Tel:  +44 (0) 208 405 8109. Email: row@essentialcommunications.org       


May 2014