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A touch of class T ilaknagar Industries is showcasing its range of high-end spirits, including Indian gin and Monarch brandy. Highlighting the bottlings, Tilaknagnar Industries Assistant General Manager - International Business Soumyajit Das said: “We have a contemporary Indian gin. So that’s a point of difference. All of our bottles are really giftable, but people are also buying them for themselves too. Some of them come with a really nice gift box.” According to Das: “The bestselling bottle is Monarch brandy” since it “appeals to consumers across Asia Pacific because it offers them an item that is luxurious.” Basement 2 / 2-E7 I mperial Brands is emphasising the significance of a cross- category approach in driving growth within the travel retail tobacco sector. Imperial’s diverse, cross-category product portfolio is designed to meet the needs of travelling consumers across various regions. Renowned brands such as Davidoff Cigarettes, along with popular names like Gauloises, West, Rizla, Golden Virginia, and Lambert & Butler, demonstrate the company’s dedication to providing options that cater to every adult shopper’s preferences. “Asia Pacific continues to be central to our travel retail growth strategy, and our priority is to work side by side with our partners to shape offers that meet the evolving expectations of adult consumers,” said Vangelis Nikolopoulos, Global Duty Free Regional Manager for Region East, Imperial Brands. Basement 2 / 2-C38 H ealth and wellness is the fastest growing channel and is being more recognised as an under-represented need in the airport commercial space, according to Margaret Dabbs OBE – founder of luxurious clinic treatments and retail products for feet, hands, nails and legs. Margaret Dabbs has some 20 airline partners and has arrived in Doha with Qatar Duty Free – but would certainly increase ‘footfall’ in other airport locations. “Fabulous Feet” remains the stand-out product and is the winner of Pure Beauty, Women’s Health, and Pure Beauty awards – all in the last 12 months. Basement 2 / 2-K10 Imperial Brands highlights cross-category strategy Margaret Dabbs: health + wellness fastest growing channel; but under-represented Thursday 1 5 May 2025 9 T F W A D A I L Y