IAADFS 2015 by Wendy Gallagher

www.latinamericareport.com

March 2015

A Real problem Full story on Page 6

Dufry monitoring currency situation

Brazilian Real hits a record low in more than a decade Duty free stores on Brazil border feeling the pinch

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Travellers love Lima’s Airport

eru’s Jorge Chávez International Airport was chosen as the ‘Best Airport in South America 2015’ at the Skytrax World Airport Awards in Paris earlier this month. The airport earned a score of 95% customer satisfaction, which secured them the first place position in all of Latin America, for the seventh consecutive year. The rankings are decided by customer satisfaction surveys conducted worldwide by Skytrax, a London-based market research and consulting firm specializing in the air transport industry. “We are very pleased and proud to have won this award for the seventh time. During 2014 we recorded significant levels in the satisfaction of our passengers and users, demonstrating our effort each year to provide quality service in all operations that we provide,” said Sabine Trenk, central manager of Operations and Commercial Lima Airport Partners.

The airport, operated by Lima Airport Partners (a Fraport AG majority-owned subsidiary) since 2001, has been undergoing renovations and additions in advanced technological equipment. In February, the airport installed new equipment for electronic validation of passports. Sixth place worldwide

The Skytrax World Airport Awards also awarded the airport as the 6th best airport in the world in the category of 10-20 million passengers. “We congratulate the entire team at Lima Airport Partners for their unswerving commitment to service and operational excellence,” said Fraport AG’s executive board chairman, Dr. Stefan Schulte. “Throughout Fraport’s global family of airports, we are focused on enhancing service quality and the travel experience of passengers.” - Page 2 -

Lima Airport Partners CEO Juan Jose Salmon stressed the airport’s service orientation: “The fact that we have received this award for the seventh consecutive time shows our ongoing dedication to successfully provide high standards of service quality, security and efficiency. This award is an incentive for us to keep on going the extra mile to satisfy the expectations of our passengers and airlines.” Serving 15.7 million passengers in 2014, Lima Airport recorded a 5% jump in passenger traffic yearon-year. Almost 2.7 million passengers used LIM in the first two months of 2015, up 9.1 percent compared to the same period last year. This Skytrax independent annual survey examines traveler experiences for various airport services and product areas such as check-in, arrivals, transfers, security and immigration, shopping, and departures at the gate.

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Latin carrier passenger traffic up 6.2% in January The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) member airlines carried 17 million passengers in January, up 6.2% or an additional one million additional passengers from the previous year. Traffic grew 6.7% and capacity increased 4.8%, bringing up the load factor to 81.9%, 1.5 percentage points higher than in January 2014. LATAM LATAM Airlines Group ended 2014 with a net loss of US $109.8 million. The parent group of TAM and LAN airlines says the devaluation of the Brazilian Real caused a US $130.2 million loss. LATAM Group carried 67.8 million passengers in 2014, up 1.7% over 2013.

Air New Zealand Air New Zealand is getting ready to launch three weekly flights from Auckland to Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza airport. Pending government approvals flights will begin in December, 2015. Air NZ believes there will be sufficient demand to increase services to five weekly flights and eventually to daily. The airline hopes to build up

frequencies as more Kiwis look to holiday in South America. However, it recognises the New Zealand-Argentina market is limited and anticipates 35% of traffic will come from Australia. Latin airports’ pax traffic up 6% in 2014 Passenger traffic at Latin America-Caribbean airports grew by 6% in 2014 over the previous year, according to Airports Council International (ACI). ACI World’s economics director Rafael Echevarne said, “As we look forward into 2015, we have two forces at play working in opposite directions. On the one hand, economic growth rates among certain emerging markets have diverged. Of the BRICS economies, we see India and China maintaining favourable - Page 4 -

growth while Brazil and Russia experience a slowdown. The euro area continues to teeter towards a recession. Thus, a number of downside risks remain on the horizon in 2015. On the other hand, the recent decrease in oil prices and improvements in the American economy are likely to contribute positively to the continued increases in passenger numbers.” Heathrow surge to Mexican, Latin America Passengers travelling to Mexico and Latin America helped London’s Heathrow airport set a record number of passengers in January. The airport recorded 4.45 million passengers. According to the airport, passenger volumes to Mexico increased by almost 18%, while travellers to Brazil jumped 4.7%.

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By WeNdy GALLAGHer Many duty free stores bordering Brazil are taking a hard hit from the falling value of the Brazilian Real, with some reporting decreased sales ranging from 25% to 40% over the same period last year. With the majority of customers coming from Brazil, storeowners are hoping the political unrest in the country is soon under control. The Real has fallen 17.5% against the U.S. dollar this year and hit an 11-year low last week. At press time, the value of a Brazilian Real fell to R$3.12.

sents the Chamber of Free Shops of Uruguay (CEFSU) says talks are still active with the Brazilian government regarding the border stores. He says the aim is to have the Brazilian duty free allowance remain at US $300, despite reports earlier this year that the government was considering cutting the allowance for visitors and nationals returning by land to Brazil to US $150. “There is a political will to have this system implemented by July, even though the Brazilian crisis is a fact,” says Keel. ASUTIL Secretary General José Luis Donagaray is optimistic the Real crisis will be short lived. “The confidence of consumers has been disturbed,” said Donagaray. “It’s difficult (at the border stores) at this moment. It’s not only affecting the border stores, but exports as well.” However, Donagaray adds, “We expect the Real to recover very quickly.” Another blow to business was a strike by truck drivers in Brazil in mid-March. Truckers blocked 23 roads in three southern states. Dufry CEO Julian Diaz, whose company operates duty free and duty paid stores throughout airports in Brazil, said the company is monitoring the currency situation and will adjust its business accordingly if necessary. According to LatinFocus, a monthly report on key economic and financial information for Latin America: “Brazil’s outlook for 2015 is deteriorating quickly. Low commodity prices are anticipated to weigh heavily on export revenues and the country is experiencing a severe drought. While the government is focused on boosting growth, analysts are doubtful that the economy will turn around quickly. Retail sales recorded the largest contraction on record in December and economic activity hit a six-month low.”

‘The confidence of consumers has been disturbed.’ --Jose Luis Donagaray ASUTIL In recent weeks Brazilians have taken to the streets in protest of President Dilma Rousseff. A corruption scandal involving her political party, coupled with the decline of the Real and an 8% increase in the price for goods compared to a year ago, have Brazilians calling for her impeachment. All this adds up to bad news for duty free stores on the Brazilian border, who count on the millions of Brazilians, living within a day’s drive, to shop at their stores. It’s unclear how, or if, the Real crisis will affect the upcoming July deadline when Brazil is expected to allow its own border duty free stores to open. Carlos Loaiza Keel, a Montevideo lawyer who repre-

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Retail development key for Santiago airport

New Pudahuel Group readies for expansion

he New Pudahuel Group has big plans for Santiago’s airport. “Our ambition is to turn Santiago into the best airport in South America.” The group, comprised of Aéroports de Paris, VINCI Airports and Astaldi recently won the 20-year concession to operate Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport. In what the Chilean government referred to as an “historic investment” New Pudahuel Group bid US $700 million, of which 77.56% of revenue goes to the state.

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A large portion of the money will be used to finance a new international passenger terminal, which will help handle the estimated 30 million annual pax by 2030. In reply to questions submitted by The Latin America Report, the company stated it sees the airport’s retail arena as “a great potential of growth” in the coming decades, based on an average of 10% growth over the past 20 years. “This rate will continue to improve in the next decades, in line with economic growth and the development of the non-aeronautical business, especially the retail, will be a corner stone of our administration.”<World Duty Free Group currently holds the duty free concession, which expires in 2022. The company stated it was keen to win the contract because, “Chile is an attractive country for investment. It is an OECD country and has a clear legal framework, stability and a growing market.” New Pudahuel Group says its proposal is based on four main pillars: Operational excellence; Innovation and Quality service; Financial Solidity; Trust and cooperation with all stakeholders. “With our experience dealing with airport expansions over the years in Europe and Asia we are able to bring our knowledge and experience to improve this airport into one of the most important in the region, benefiting passengers, services involved, authorities and airlines.” Together, the three companies that comprise Nuevo Pudahuel, operate more than 60 airports worldwide with more than 250 million passengers in Europe, Asia and Central America.

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‘Brazil is not

for beginners’

Airport expert discusses current challenges for airports, operators n the past few years investors from around the world have keenly taken part in bidding for control of one of many huge Brazilian airports. The dust hasn’t settled yet, and with the 2016 Summer Olympics being held in the country, more privatization is expected. The Latin America Report reached out to Luiz Gustavo Fraxino to get a brief overview on topics that continue to dominate news regarding the country’s airport industry.

Fraxino is an experienced airport retail consultant and investor, Director at BD|A, the Airport Business Development Division of CFAA, a leading law firm in Brazil. His company has been involved in a number of airport projects, including the privatization process of São Paulo’s GRU Airport. His team is currently dedicated to a study that aims to provide a clear understanding of the Airport Business in Brazil, with a special focus on Duty Free, Duty Paid, Retail and F&B. - Page 12 -

Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo

What are your thoughts on more privatization of airports this year? Rumors say that we are going to have another round of privatizations, for 3 of the 62 remaining INFRAERO airports. There is a clear trend for airport privatizations in Brazil. The Federal Government was somehow successful, so far, in the first two rounds.SI believe it is inevitable to see new privatizations, short-term wise. The planned third airport in São Paulo. Is it necessary? How will it

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not only VCP and GRU can compete against each other, but also BSB (Brasilia) and GIGS–Swhen it comes to international and/or domestic hubs. CGH currently run by INFRAERO, may also see itself in the middle of this new scenario.

Luiz Gustavo Fraxino Director at BD|A

affect the other airports? There are valuable arguments saying yes, it is necessary. But at same time there are valuable arguments saying no. ISparticularly don’t see any reason why we should dedicate efforts to build an additional airport in São Paulo. We already have CGH (Congonhas Airport - a major domestic hub), VCP (Viracopos Airport) and GRU Airport, sharing the same catchment area. Yes, GRU is constrained. But there is room for growth in

VCP,S definitely. When we look at those airports as international hubs, there is room for growth not only in VCP, but also in GIG (Rio Galeão International), the latest one recently privatized. VCP is already a very important domestic hub for Azul Airlines and the newest terminal couldS accommodate a lot of new flights and pax. If the government decides to approve a new airport, there will be a dramatic change in the scenario for GRU and VCP. I strongly believe that - Page 13 -

Bidding processes for airports in the past few years – Do you think the process needs to be changed? Does the process encourage or discourage international companies from taking part? Yes, the process needs to be changed.SThe Government will have to consider theS‘Car-Wash’ investigation [the Petrobras corruption scandal which alleges bribes were accepted for government contracts in exchange for political donations] and its consequences to this market, as well as the current political and economic situation in Brazil, when planning the next rounds. The Government needs to make an attractive package to attract a good number of qualified competitors. They cannot purely rely anymore on those traditional groups of contractors and construction firms, as they are somehow limited by theSabove-mentioned corruption investigation. Brazil is well known as a very bureaucratic country. It is not only a matter of goodwill for those who are thinking about entering the privatization process…they always findSthemselves trapped by aSmyriad of rules and different authorities, at different levels. Brazil is not forSbeginners. This country offers a number of opportunities, but there is a price to be paid, which is a deep familiarity of the legal framework. The decline of the Brazilian Real. How will this impact airports’ retail sales? Duty Free sales are obviously affected. We may see, short term wise, a sharp descent on the international pax numbers (mostly Brazilian pax). They promptly react to any sign ofS economic crisis: their first reaction is to stop buying. Our team is currently trying to understand if there is a trend towards that or not. So far, we don’t see any relevant change.

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Monkey business at William Grant stand

Category management, theatrical activations key to sales

illiam Grant & Sons invites you to take part in their ‘Adopt a Monkey’ activation at this year’s Duty Free Show of the Americas. The activation is to promote their blended malt Monkey Shoulder. “The Monkey Shoulder activation may be great fun but it also has a serious purpose. In a highly competitive market we have to be able to offer international passengers something new and something unexpected. Outstanding theatrical activations help build excitement and drive footfall into the stores and by doing this we give our brands, and our retail partners who are offering them to passengers, the best chance for success. Match that level of

excitement to great packaging and highly giftable travel retail exclusive products and you start to create a truly compelling offering,” says Justin Weston, Managing Director GTR at William Grant & Sons. Adds Jose Castellvi, Regional Director LATAM and Caribbean: “Our strategy has remained very consistent for several years now. We have focused on premiumising our whisky offering, on gifting opportunities and on offering GTR exclusive products. The difference now is that we are able to bring some more excitement to the in store experience through theatrical, eye catching activations like ‘Adopt a Monkey’, our creative Hendrick’s Gin activities or the great launch activations that have run in Las Vegas and across Brazil for Glenfiddich 6

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Cask Collection. This next step has been made possible because we have grown the size of the team and employed a great group of driven young professionals who are dedicated to offering the best possible brand experience to travelers.” According to Ian Taylor, Head of Marketing GTR, “We have been highly active over the last 18 months in terms of releasing new travel retail exclusive ranges for our key brands; the global rollout of the new Glenfiddich Cask Collection range started in April 2014, to join The Balvenie Triple Cask range and this has been supported by several other travel exclusive products including Glenfiddich 25 Year Old, Kininvie 17 Year Old single malt, The Girvan Patent Still 28 Year Old, two new Hendrick’s gift packs, Grant’s 8 Year Old in Asia, Grant’s Nordic Oak and Grant’s Voyager in Europe, as well as several limited edition and seasonal gift packs.” Says Stephen Corrigan, Regional Director North America GTR. “With Glenfiddich, The Balvenie and now Kininvie we have a leading position within single malts. This is a critical and fast growing, high value category. For continued success and long term growth we need to develop category management solutions that help to grow the entire category, not just our brands. These solutions must be shopper and consumer-focused and help passengers navigate easily and effectively through what can be a complex and confusing assortment. This will mean working closely with the operators to secure a fair share of space for single malts in store. Done well, we can help increase average spend per head and generate more profit for both ourselves and our partners. We have seen very positive results already through this approach and to underline its importance to us we will be recruiting our first Category Management Lead, exclusively dedicated to the GTR team later on this year. Category Management and our William Grant approach is something that we look forward to discussing on stand during this IAADFS show.” William Grant & Sons will showcase at Booth 100 in Orlando.

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reams do come true. Just ask Alejandro Rasic. After 18 years in the perfumes and cosmetics industry, Rasic launched his own body care collection two years ago. But doing so didn’t come without fear. In the last four years Rasic has worked to bring his Argentinean heritage onto the shelves in the form of an aromatherapy body care line. AYRES (from Buenos Ayres, the traditional Spanish spelling of the name of the city) can be found in five countries. Orders from retailers in another six countries are imminent and the line is also available in travel retail, including a launch with London Supply next month. “I had this idea in mind for about 10 years before launching AYRES.S In 2011, I felt my time in the corporate world was coming to an end and I decided to leave LVMH to pursue this long-awaited dream. I did not know I would be successful,” says Rasic.S“ I was very scared. You invest two years of your life and savings on a project that you don't really know will be successful until the day you officially launch. I come from an entrepreneurial family so I guess this is in my genes and I also have a major in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School - that helps too.” The original intention was to develop domestic business first, however Rasic said several Travel Retail opportunities have presented themselves and “we have embraced them.”S Rasic says it was important for his products to be free of alcohol. “This is quite difficult as the options to create a unique scent become very challenging.S We do not have that many options to play with.S As for the formulation, we want to offer the best product possible free of harsh ingredients and of course cruelty free. Our raw ingredients are all naturally derived.” Also of importance was ensuring the products had a Latin flare. “I wanted to bring a bit of my heritage to my brand.S There is nothing out there that is really Latin inspired and this is why we say that: ‘We Bring a Latin touch to the Beauty World’.S The connection of our customers to Argentina is through the senses colours, aromas and

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Alejandro Rasic AYRES Founder and President

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textures.S The Latin touch is subtle.S The name of each collection – for example Midnight Tango – is also a way of bringing the customer on a trip to Argentina.” Having spent 10 years in travel retail, (including positions with Estée Lauder, Kenzo, and Givenchy Parfums) it was natural for Rasic to include a travel collection in his line. “Travel size items are becoming very popular and we thought we had to offer this to our customers.SWe just launched a Travel Kit with all our 30mls.” Rasic didn’t always have a dream to launch his own body care collection. In fact, as a child he wanted to be an architect. “Then my father convinced me to study Business so I could hire the best architect I could. When I graduated from the Wharton School I only knew I wanted to go into consumer goods and Estée Lauder hired me.S I felt in love with the dynamism of the beauty industry. The rest is history.” For anyone seeking to launch their own product, Rasic has one piece of advice. “Follow your instincts.S You can have the

best business plan ever, however your business will dictate where you go with it.” From where we stand, it looks like Rasic’s business is taking him exactly where he wants to be.

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The philosophy behind AYRES:

AYRES is inspired by the streets, bars and women of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since its foundation, Buenos Aires has been a unique blend of European sophistication, Latin passion and the Pampa’s breathtaking nature. Tango and Buenos Aires cafes are the greatest manifestation of this mixture of culture and nature. Buenos Aires means “fair winds”. Winds that take us away into an imaginary world of mesmerizing aromas and naturally derived textures. Aromas that carry us away to an unforgettable vacation in Buenos Aires, an early morning walk through the endless pampas, or a drive through Patagonia’s blue lagoons. Textures that bring back memories of a sexy night in Buenos Aires or a peaceful morning in the countryside.

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People Fredrik Lindh

Marshall Farrer

The ownership of Generation Research AB, the company formed by Yngve Bia 36 years ago, has changed hands. The new owner and CEO is Fredrik Lindh. Lindh has a background as a financial advisor and a financial consultant. He is a native of Örnsköldsvik, the same northern Swedish town that Bia hails from. “I’m very pleased to take over the ownership and dayto-day management of Generation Research. The company has a unique position in the duty free and travel retail industry and an almost unlimited potential to grow. Generation Research is today the only company that offers this level of quality and quantity market research data, analysing tools and services,” says Lindh. “I believe that the different players in the industry are ready to take the next step in terms of sharing information to earn those extra percentage points in growth or through cost savings that quality information can bring.” Bia will continue as a Senior Advisor at Generation Research sharing his thoughts and understanding with its clients. He will also be part of an advisory board with experienced and skilled professionals from different industries to meet the demand and expectations that Generation Research faces. Bia adds: “In an increasingly challenging environment in the duty free and travel retail industry, which offers numerous opportunities as well, I am very pleased to see the company in the good hands of Fredrik and the established and experienced team of staff that has serviced the industry for so many years.”

New CEO at Generation Research

Marshall Farrer, a veteran Brown-Forman employee with various domestic, international, and global roles in sales and marketing, will assume the managing director’s role with Brown-Forman’s Global Travel Retail team. Farrer replaces Jim Perry who is expanding his position to lead the company’s emerging market business across a wide swath of the world. The changes

Farrer new head of Brown Forman TR

become effective May 1, 2015. Farrer, who joined Brown-Forman in 1998, transitions from his current leadership role of vice president, global brand director for Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey. Perry has served as managing director for Brown-Forman Global Travel Retail since 2008. He will continue to lead the IMEA markets and will now lead the emerging markets in Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Bringing Perry’s leadership to CCSA, “will enable Brown-Forman to focus on these fast-growing geographies and bring the important emerging markets of Brazil, Africa, and India together,” says the company. Perry joined Brown-Forman in February, 2000, and served first as manager of government relations and then chief-of-staff for the chief operations officer before assuming his Travel Retail duties and subsequently IMEA.

SPI Group announces the appointment of new Group Chief Financial Officer, Rene Lek. Lek, a Dutch national, is an experienced CFO with global experience in many countries including the U.S., Brazil, Russia, Norway, and Netherland. He has worked for companies such as Coca Cola, Pepsico, Xerox Corporation and Shell. Along with English and his native Dutch, Lek speaks Russian, French, German, Portuguese and Norwegian languages. Rene replaces Sebastiaan Boelen who, after six years with SPI Group, is moving to the UK to pursue private interests. SPI Group also announces the promotion of Rob Cullins to the position of CEO of Stoli Group and John Esposito to the board of Rene Lek Stoli Group.

New CFO at SPI

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People Fredrik Lindh

Marshall Farrer

New CEO at Generation Research

Farrer new head of Brown Forman TR

New CFO at SPI

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Products

FURLA

To meet the growing demand for difference within travel retail, Furla launches a Global Travel Retail Exclusive line to travel retail buyers at the Duty Free Show of the Americas. 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. 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.”

LUGGAGE TUMI

TUMI celebrates 40 years with a collection aptly named “1975”. This exclusive new commemorative limited edition, totals just 1,975 pieces. The Americanmade, limited-edition collection is crafted from natural full grain American cowhide leather, inspired by the variety TUMI imported from South America in the early years, and TUMI‘s signature ballistic nylon. TUMI also introduces the Peterson Wheeled Backpack, which can be carried on the back, or wheeled on the ground using its sealed steel ball bearings.

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Products WONDERFUL PISTACHIOS

Wonderful Pistachios returns to exhibit at the Duty Free Show of the Americas to showcase newly designed Travel Retail merchandising units. The upsized, easily-assembled premium displays have a stronger in-store presence that prominently showcase the branded pack with a smaller floor footprint. This allows retailers to strategically position displays at multiple touch-points throughout the store, giving travelers the opportunity to grab the item as they shop or at check-out, says Sales Director James Kfouri. Kfouri reports strong results this year for the brand’s exclusive Travel Retail offer – a 300g pack of Wonderful Pistachios Roasted & Salted variety and a 275g pack of Wonderful Pistachios Salt & Pepper flavor – with London Supply driving growth in South America from Iguazu Falls and Tierra Del Fuego listings as demand for healthier snack options increases.

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HAWAIIAN HOST

Hawaiian Host has upgraded its Jewel box, with a name-change and a packaging re-vamp. Now called the Classic Collection, it features a premium assortment of classic flavours in one box, original milk chocolate Macadamias, Honey coated whole macadamias, white chocolate whole macadamias and dark chocolate whole macadamias. Hawaiian Host will be available at the Chase International booth in Orlando.

MARS

Continuing its mission to spread smiles on a global scale, Mars International Travel Retail will be highlighting its latest smile-inducing products at the Duty Free Show of the Americas. Among its new fun-filled products being launched is the new M&M’s mug. Mars also introduces a new 450g Sharing Treats pouch-bag which includes 15 mini bags of M&M’s, Skittles and Maltesers. Also new is the attention-grabbing design for the M&M’s Exclusive Pouch – another pack for sharing with friends or family. This new range of M&M’s chocolate is available in Maxi size (440g) and aims to tap into the fun of travel retail.

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LIQUOR SOUTHERN COMFORT

Brown-Forman launches Southern Comfort Blood Orange, the brand’s first Global Travel Retail (GTR) exclusive flavour. Using the slogan, ‘Grab an Orange by The Bottle’ Southern Comfort Blood Orange is a blend of unique Southern Comfort flavours. Promotional activities will include sampling of key serves at airports, on ferries and at other vacation transportation hubs around the world.

RIVES GIN

Fraternity Spirits comes to the Americas with a new brand from its partnership with Spanish company RIVES – RIVES Pink Gin and RIVES Special Gin. Produced in Spain since 1880, RIVES Special Gin has won numerous awards for its unique flavour. Visitors to the booth in Orlando will have the opportunity to try a variety of cocktails, using combinations of Tequila Corralejo, RIVES gin and its flavoured syrups.

B ROW N - FOI L LVA SARONNO

Illva Saronno will display its new limited edition bottle Disaronno Riserva, at the Orlando show. The beverage is a combination of Disaronno and wine from Duca di Salaparuta. Illva Saronno’s portfolio also includes Zucca, Arctic Vodka, Zucca, Aurum, Isolabella Sambuca, Limoncello and Mandarinello. Illva Saronno will display at World Equity Brand Builders (WEBB) booth. - Page 24 -

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LA PRAIRIE

La Prairie’s introduces what it says is the most advanced, most accelerated wrinkle interceptor to date – Anti-Aging Rapid Response Booster. Anti-Aging Rapid Response Booster is promised to bring a new level of timeless beauty in just two weeks. La Prairie says it delivers next-generation ingredients to exactly where the skin needs them most – the cells responsible for the production of collagen and elastin – from day one. The worldwide roll out starts this month.

TRAVEL

T R AVA LO

Travalo continues to expand its portfolio of portable perfume technology. At this year’s Duty Free Show of the Americas, Travalo launches its new spray technology, which produces a finer mist, dispersing perfume over a wider area. Furthermore, the interchangeable inner bottle gives more flexibility and choice of cases to suit users’ moods and styles. Travalo consumers can now alternate all of their favourite fragrances without the need for cleaning or waiting for their Travalo to run empty. Avianca Airlines is now one of several airlines carrying Travalo.

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GO TR AVEL

GO Travel introduces the new Garment Steamer. Originally unveiled at TFWA in Cannes, the Garment Steamer ensures it is an effortless task to instantly refresh and remove creases from even the most delicate garments, according to the company. It provides 15 minutes of continuous steam and fits neatly inside a bag or case. For hotel rooms with awkwardly located plug sockets, the Garment Steamer includes an extra-long power cord for greater convenience.

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Offering its widest range of travel accessories ever, Travel Blue will exhibit its TECH range, including more than 150 electrical/electronic/digital items, at the Duty Free Show of the Americas. As well the company will showcase its recently added colour range of micro-pearl neck pillows.

Products O.W.L .

Watch label O.W.L. launches in global duty free and travel retail. Designed in Great Britain O.W.L. Watches combine British elegance and contemporary styling. The designs are inspired by wooden church pews worn from centuries of use, and sumptuous fabrics and old leather bound books from the interiors of great stately homes of Great Britain that the watches are named after. O.W.L. Managing Director, Annette Allen says, “O.W.L. as a brand operates a selective distribution strategy and sees travel retail as an important channel to grow the brand internationally. We are delighted to be working in partnership with Travel Retail Connections who will be managing this market for us.”

ACCESSORIES BELLROY

Bellroy introduces its latest wallet – the Carry Out. With the ability to fit almost all global currency and passports, the wallet also fits most smartphones, including the iPhone 6 and Galaxy. The Carry Out can accommodate up to 16 cards and has a removable wallet. It comes in premium vegetable tanned leather and is designed for both men and women.

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MAUI JIM

Maui Jim launches sunglasses with natural looks of marbled stone, bone, mottled tortoise and breaking clouds. The sunglasses distributor is also introducing models with MauiGradient lens treatment that is darker at the top and gradually gets lighter towards the bottom of the lens.

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