Last night: Industry Associations recognised in TFWA Lounge
The TFWA Lounge, in partnership with Qatar Duty Free, has had a specific theme each evening this week. Last night Industry Associations and their staff were honoured, with the occasion an opportunity to thank them for their work in such difficult times.
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MEADFA Conference in November to focus on reigniting the business
At yesterday’s MEADFA Press Conference, Sherif Toulan, MEADFA President, explained that the MEADFA Conference in Dubai, 21 to 23 November 2021, will visit a number of trends as international travel restarts, with sessions on ‘Travel in a new world’, ‘Reimagining Tourism’, ‘Futureproofing retail’, and ‘Defending our industry’.
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TFWA i.Lab: a glimpse into the future of duty free and travel retail
The TFWA i.Lab is running as a fully digital showcase in the ‘Discovery’ section of the TFWA 365 digital platform. A host of leading duty free and travel retail businesses are taking part. Here, we highlight a selection.
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Women in Travel Retail raises almost €17,000 for Impact Hong Kong
Women in Travel Retail (WiTR) raised a fantastic €16,829 for Impact Hong Kong during the event held in the TFWA Lounge at Carlton Beach on Tuesday evening, including generous donations of €10,000 from Interparfums and €5,000 from Mondelez World Travel Retail.
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Last night: Frontier Awards 2021 winners
The Frontier Awards, which celebrate the very best of innovation, creativity and excellence within the travel retail sector, took place last night at the Majestic Hotel. View the full list of winners.
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Ferrero approach to the post-pandemic era
Following the COVID-19 crisis that has heavily impacted the travel retail community, Ferrero has carefully analysed its portfolio and proposed an assortment that is in sync with the need states of today’s shopper.
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Nuwave Channel Partners – on 50+ airlines; using sustainability as path to airport presence
Nuwave Channel Partners is showcasing 30 recycled plastic mobile phone accessories from its ‘bitmore’ range along with 99ML – a range of 14 organic and vegan-friendly cosmetic products which can stay in your hand luggage through airport security.
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Ritter Sport underlines commitment to travel retail exclusives
The colourful world of Ritter Sport is launching a host of travel retail exclusives with a new look and feel at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.
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An unforgettable chocolate sensation
Guylian is presenting its Belgian Master’s Selection Eco Pack, containing 36 mini pralines for an unforgettable chocolate sensation. Also being showcased are Guylian’s Temptations Cardboard Tubo, and the Guylian Belgian chocolate 100g bars 3+1 promo pack.
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Bringing beautiful cigars into the spotlight
J.Cortès and Oliva Cigars now come under the overall umbrella of the Vandermarliere Cigar Family group of investments. At TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, the company is highlighting products including the Oliva Serie V 3-pack and the Robusto Sampler.
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TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference returns to Singapore in May 2022
Mark your diaries for TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference, which returns to Singapore from 8 to 12 May 2022.
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Brown-Forman Global Travel Retail sets travel industry-specific sustainability commitments
Considering the environmental impact of travel, Brown-Forman’s Global Travel Retail team has developed specific commitments to further Brown-Forman’s corporate sustainability goals and counteract the environmental impact from travel.
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Other stories
E. Gluck Corporation showcasing watches and wearable tech accessories
E. Gluck Corporation is at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference showcasing the WITH it brand of wearable tech accessories for the first time, as well as the Anne Klein, Torgoen and Armitron brands.
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CORSET: accessorise your taste
CORSET is presenting its latest capsule collection. The brand has altered the look and feel of CORSET DEUX and CORSET DOUBLE to match the premium quality and high-fashion sense searched for by its consumers.
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Blue Storks introduces Cabaïa vegan bags to travel retail
Blue Storks continues its quest to represent brands in travel retail with strong appeal to the values of young women. “We like to champion smaller, affordable brands – young, fashionable and obviously sustainable, caring and inclusive,” says Marie Bemelmans, Head of Global Travel Retail.
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Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail meets the press: “#1 contributor in driving category growth”
The Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail take home from Cannes is: “By launching M&Ms Salted Caramel Limited Edition we can unlock great category growth.”
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Ricola – two new exclusive to travel retail packs
Ricola has introduced two new travel retail exclusives at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference – Ricola Original and LemonMint – both in smaller, 90g packaging (unlike much of the Ricola range, both new packs are ‘with sugar’ flavours).
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A vintage year
Accolade Wines is previewing the best of its vintages and inviting buyers and press to its stand at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference to try its range.
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High style
Balmain Hair, the company that has links to the Balmain fashion house, has debuted in Cannes with its distinctive and high-end range of luxury hair products.
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Shared values  
Beam Suntory is introducing visitors to its stand to its Bowmore and Aston Martin single malt Scotch range.
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Looking to the future
Black Up is previewing the launch of its concealers, fragrance and bronzing gift set with magnetic eyelashes in Cannes.
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Sweet surprise  
Cavendish & Harvey has launched a new ‘double fruit’ drop range that it is showcasing at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.
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Brand identification 
Coccinelle has revealed its spring/summer 2022 collection of bags at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.
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All good for Gisada
Gisada debuts at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference this year, bringing its fragranced sets to the show for the first time.
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Meetings in 3D
Imperial Brands has declared that nothing beats face-to-face meetings as it celebrates a busy return to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.
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Happy to be back
Lancaster is overjoyed to be back in Cannes and will be introducing people to its bag portfolio throughout the week.
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Freshness and complexity perfect for gastronomy
Champagne company Lanson is showcasing its Black Réserve and Blanc de Blancs in Cannes this year and invited people to its stand to taste each of the blends along with cheeses from France.
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‘The Wines of Golf Legends’
Peuch et Besse has brought its latest concept, ‘The Wines of Golf Legends’ to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference.
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Pilgrim goes eco
Pilgrim has launched a new collection which has natural and eco-conscious jewellery at its heart.
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Quality meetings at Quintessential
Quintessential Brands is pleased to be back in Cannes and says that the quality time it is spending meeting people at its stand with buyers has been better than previous years.
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Makes scents to return
Sodip is showing its range of fragrances in Cannes this year. The flagship range is Franck Olivier and the brand is introducing the Oud Touch fragrance and the novelty Pure Addiction.
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