Tobacco and Reduced Risk Products
PMI smoke-free products contribute strongly to growth in 2024 financial results
Phillip Morris International has reported strong duty-free shipment volume growth in the company’s 2024 financial results, with the numbers buoyed by a surge in demand for smoke-free products.
Oliva Cigars partners with La Casa Cubana to celebrate official Saudi Arabia launch
An exclusive event at the new La Casa Cubana Cigar Lounge, Crowne Plaza Hotel in Riyadh highlighted the Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado and Oliva Connecticut Reserve Robusto lines.
Habanos responds to counterfeit concerns with enhanced authentication system
Among the latest authenticity features are market-specific distinctive seals, allowing buyers to confirm that the products are distributed specifically for their market.
Landmark move as Swedish Match ZYN nicotine pouches gain US regulatory authorisation
The US Food and Drug Administration has today authorised Swedish Match’s ZYN nicotine pouches, marking a milestone for the Philip Morris International subsidiary.
JTI and Lagardère unveil limited-edition Ploom Ora ïto collaboration at Rome Fiumicino Airport
The exclusive campaign runs throughout January, inviting travellers to experience Ploom’s innovative offerings along with Ora ïto’s striking limited-edition designs.
Dubai Duty Free’s 41st anniversary daily sales surge +11% to US$16.4 million
Perfumes was the standout category with sales of AED15.3 million (US$4.2 million), followed by wines & spirits (AED6.5 million/US$1.8 million) and cosmetics AED6.2 million/US$1.7million).
Qatar Duty Free and Phoenicia strike cigar partnership as they mark 55 years of Trinidad brand with Habanos
Qatar Duty Free and Phoenicia Group announce an agreement to manage all cigar outlets at Hamad International Airport and reveal the launch of a Casa del Habano pop-up shop.
“Pride and passion” – Habanos underlines exclusivity in travel retail
The Moodie Davitt Report talks with Habanos Co-Presidents Maritza Carrillo Gonzalez and Luis Sanchez-Harguindey Pardo De Vera about the brand’s strategy in travel retail and the passion and pride at the company’s core.
Gurkha Cigar Group introduces Colección Especial expression to travel retail
The range comprises the Colección Especial, Colección Especial Nicaragua and Colección Especial Limitada available in Toro and Robusto sizes.
BAT Interview – Travel retail and building a path to ‘A Better Tomorrow’
BAT General Manager of China and Global Travel Retail (GTR) Andy Hrstic and Head of Customer Group Management of GTR Vincent Chai talk about partnership, consumer insights and the vital role that travel retail plays in the group’s ‘A Better Tomorrow’ vision.
Imperial Brands shows support for MEADFA Conference 2024 with Platinum Sponsorship
The sponsorship highlights Imperial Brands’ dedication to strengthening its footprint in the rapidly evolving Middle East and Africa travel retail markets.
Video Interview: Beste Ermaner on PMI’s visionary journey towards a smoke-free future
At the recent TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, Beste Ermaner spoke to The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie in a wide-ranging discussion centered on PMI’s journey towards what it calls a Smoke-Free Future.
