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LIQUOR REPORT
IAADFS is the first major travel retail show of the year, and attendees take the opportunity to put their best foot forward with hot new launches and portfolio additions
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GUEST WRITER: SANTIAGO LLAIRO
Japan Tobacco International helps retailers with new approaches for increased sales in duty free
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COMPANY NEWS: VAPOR CORP.
COMPANY NEWS: PATRÓN
Whether speaking of Patrón XO Cafe’s recent success or the company’s plans for 2011, the quality of Patrón’s portfolio is what keeps consumers and operators alike coming back for more
After years of sustained domestic growth, Vapor Corp.’s revolutionary e-cigarette brands Fifty-One and Krave are set to take the duty free industry by storm
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COMPANY NEWS: RUSSIAN STANDARD
Following the widespread popularity of Russian Standard Original and Platinum in the Americas, the company, in partnership with Rémy, goes for the gold in 2011
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COMPANY NEWS: WEBB AND BB&R
WEBB and BB&R team up to introduce the Americas to No. 3 London Dry Gin at this year’s IAADFS exhibition after a fantastic 2010 for both companies
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CIGAR REPORT
The biggest names in the cigar business are ready to wow consumers in 2011 with a variety of limited editions, new partnerships and truly unique offerings
COMPANY NEWS: IMPERIAL TOBACCO
Imperial Tobacco continues innovating in the tobacco category with two new special editions to be showcased at this year’s IAADFS exhibition
NEW & NOTABLE The Balvenie Forty ■ Svedka Vodka ■ Neuhaus Collection ■ Animal Coin Purses ■ Silk-épil Bikini Styler ■ Twist Range