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Interview: Sterling Perfumes’ Hamza Fakhruddin on crafting a cross-cultural fragrance legacy
In an exclusive interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Managing Director Hamza Fakhruddin reflects on the company’s journey and outlines its vision for further growth in travel retail.
Exhibiting for the third consecutive year, the brand will showcase its signature collections, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern expression.
The travel accessories company has recycled more than 4.7 million 500ml plastic bottles – totalling over 188 metric tonnes, or roughly the weight of a fully grown blue whale.
The beauty group will spotlight its Japanese premium skincare brand Sensai and luxury haircare brand Oribe, bolstering its strategic focus on the high-end beauty sector.
The limited-edition fragrance is a refined reinterpretation of cedarwood presented in a limited-edition bottle by French artist Anne-Sophie Barlet.
Highlighting a blend of high-fashion and practicality in its womenswear, the brand aims to deliver a compelling mix of style, comfort and versatility to the travel retail market.
One of Scotland’s leading independent, family-owned distillers, blenders and bottlers, IMD aims to drive growth in 2026 with its latest portfolio additions.
Perfect Absolute combines an intensified juice and elevated design with a fragrance campaign that to celebrates self-love, empowerment and inclusivity.
The confectionery company is spotlighting new product innovations across Ferrero Rocher, Kinder, Nutella and La Biscotteria while underlining its long-term commitment to sustainability with a high-profile Quality at Heart activation at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.
The Spanish beauty house highlighted solid growth across regions and categories, a strong rebound in profitability and the appointment of José Manuel Albesa as Deputy CEO to support the company’s long-term strategy.
The restructuring reflects Imperial Brands’ continued investment in travel retail while driving synergies across categories and regions.
“This partnership is anchored in consumer centricity – the driving force behind our Beauty Reimagined strategy,” says The Estée Lauder Companies SVP and GM, Travel Retail Worldwide Olivier Dubos.
The pre-launch, which has been rolled out across more than 40 airports in Asia Pacific, reached an estimated 72 million travellers and delivered 1.9 million PR impressions and visibility across 60 retailer platforms.
