TFWA World Conference: full report from yesterday
The TFWA World Conference took place yesterday morning in the Grand Auditorium of the Palais des Festivals, as well as being streamed live on the TFWA 365 digital platform. Read the full report. Read more >>
Last night: TFWA Lounge opens at Carlton Beach
The TFWA Lounge, in partnership with Qatar Duty Free, opened yesterday evening at Carlton Beach. It was a fantastic atmosphere in the packed venue, with delegates unanimously enthusiastic about the return of face-to-face networking. Read more >>
Women in Travel Retail meeting today in TFWA Lounge at Carlton Beach
The TFWA Lounge at Carlton Beach, which is open from 18:30 to 21:00, is today dedicated to Women in Travel Retail (WiTR), with all genders welcome. WiTR is raising money for Impact Hong Kong. Read more >>
Free WiFi service
Please note that TFWA World Exhibition & Conference delegates can access free-of-charge WiFi. First, select the network _PalaisDesFestivalsWiFi_, then enter the access code displayed on your badge.
Qatar Duty Free MoU for three B&S/Capi electronics stores
An MoU has been signed between Qatar Duty Free and the B&S brands portfolio to operate three Capi-Lux “Capi” electronic stores which will open at Hamad International Airport next year. Read more >>
La Martiniquaise-Bardinet – “new baby” Cutty Sark sails into Cannes
La Martiniquaise-Bardinet is showcasing 12-year-old Cutty Sark blended Scotch whisky at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, while also introducing the Marie-Brizard coffee liqueur, and LABEL 5 Scotch Whisky’s partnership with urban art collective Upfest. Read more >>
Moroccanoil: strong product developments matched by travel retail presence growth
“Travel Retail is the main channel to express the comprehensiveness of our brands to the world,” says Moroccanoil’s Sebastian Levi, Vice President Global Travel Retail. The stand out-launch in 2021 (in July) had been for Brumes du Maroc fragrance mist for hair and body. Read more >>
SKROSS adapts to pandemic with “first products for everyday use at home”
SKROSS is here in Cannes in a presence which combines with Cellularline, the major cell phone accessories range with which it merged last year (although both enterprises will maintain their separate strong brand identities in travel retail). Read more >>
Underberg presenting in Cannes the new brand world – celebrating its 175th anniversary
Underberg is marking its 175th anniversary with a redesigned brand identity, while a new Underberg Duty Free & Travel Value Assortment launches in spring 2022. Also new is XUXU Cream – Very, Very, Strawberry! Read more >>
Dufre presents NIO – world’s finest cocktails at home that Needs Ice Only
Dufre’s President Eugenio Gaudio is here in Cannes in his usual role as a great ambassador for Italian brands, and also to showcase the start-up NIO cocktail range – NIO meaning “Needs Ice Only!”. Read more >>
Other storiesDr Irena Eris VOLUMERIC firms the skin and restores lost volume Dr Irena Eris Cosmetic Laboratories is showcasing its VOLUMERIC range of cosmetics at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. The range intensively firms the skin and restores lost volume to the face. Read more >>PanzerGlass’ SPRAY Twice A Day kills coronavirus on surfaces PanzerGlass is presenting a new critical virucidal solution – SPRAY Twice A Day – to fight coronavirus at home and on the go. It is effective against coronavirus found on the surface of smartphones, iPads etc. Read more >>Zonin celebrates 200th anniversary and launches new Prosecco Rose Zonin 1821, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, is showcasing its new Prosecco Rose at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, as well as its Moscato wine in 250ml cans. Read more >>Talbert Celtic whisky finds a GTR family Waldemar Behn has introduced a Celtic malt whisky to its portfolio. Talbert is a blend of whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, France and Germany, and has been produced in Bretagne, France. Read more >>Lacoste shows support Lacoste highlighted the importance of being present at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference. Travel retail EMEA account executive Victoria Ivins said: “We want to reconnect with all of our partners in this industry.” Read more >>Hands, nails and lips Mavala is presenting new hand care, giftable nail and lip cosmetics sets and a new style of anti-nail-biting pen at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference this year. Read more >>Mavive unveils new scents Mavive is presenting a range of fragrances this year, including a new Furla fragrance as well as a Fragrantica Merchant of Venice scent. Read more >>INCC gives Sign of success INCC is introducing three novelties for next year, with a big focus on its new Mercedes Benz Parfums line called ‘Sign’. Read more >>Rituals shows it cares Rituals is revealing this year how it is not simply a beauty brand, but one that is versatile for home, for life and for wellbeing of both people and planet. Read more >>Tito’s knits up a plan Tito’s Handmade Vodka has launched a bottle of vodka wearing a knitted winter jumper to boost sales during the festive season in global travel retail. Read more >>Barton & Guestier approaches 2025 tricentenary with new low and no-alcohol innovations Barton & Guestier is approaching its tricentenary in 2025 and this is leading it to engage on a major CSR process: “We resolutely want to take the company to a level of excellence and good health for the next generation”, says Marina Julien, Marketing Manager – Travel Retail. Read more >>PVM expands travel retail exclusives spanning Mentos, Chupa Chups, Mentos, and Fruittella Perfetti Van Melle has come to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference with an expanded range of travel retail exclusive products focused on four brands: Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella and Look-o-Look. Read more >>JTI – "tobacco in duty free trading 10% above passenger recovery" “We’re here because it is more important than ever to have a united voice heard defending duty free,” said Antonio Vencesla, WWDF Corporate Affairs & Communication Director, talking to the TFWA Daily in the Press Centre. Read more >>Travel Blue – raves about new 100m2+ location at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference “The most exciting thing about Travel Blue at Cannes this year is our new location” says Jonathan Smith, Executive Director, Travel Blue. “We first came here 11 years ago with 9sqm, and now we have this fabulous 100sqm site on the main avenue of the Yellow Village!” Read more >>Tartufi Jimmy – 200 truffle products for travel retail – named for founder who died last month New to TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is Tartufi Jimmy, an enterprise with over 200 truffle and truffle-enthused products, which is named for its founder, Giovannino Cecchini (Jimmy), who passed away just one month ago from COVID-19. Read more >>
