Latin America and Caribbean
Interview: Starboard extends retail reach with its multi-pronged approach
Starboard Group President & CEO Lisa Bauer tells Dermot Davitt about the major dynamics driving cruise retail growth today, while the company also makes its first foray into land-based vacation retailing.
#KickCancerThon update: Lagardère Travel Retail goes global for a great cause (Part 2)
We continue our extensive coverage of how Lagardère Travel Retail mobilised worldwide to throw its impressive global weight and commitment behind #KickCancerThon.
Images of the Day: Aruba Duty Free showcases heritage, flavour and identity on Flag and Anthem Day
Aruba Duty Free’s stores were transformed into immersive cultural showcases to mark Flag and Anthem Day on 18 March. The celebrations blended music, dance and local spirits tastings to create a multi-sensory representation of Aruban identity.
Images of the Day: ARI extends reach of St Patrick’s Day through experiences across global estate
The initiative to mark Ireland’s national day on 17 March was activated across ARI locations in Ireland, Canada, Portugal, Barbados and Montenegro.
On Location at the Summit of the Americas in Orlando
Welcome to our coverage of the IAADFS-run Summit of the Americas in Orlando, Florida, featuring our choice of the event’s highlights in words, images and videos from 28-31 March.
Premium beauty experience: Burberry builds momentum across Europe and the Americas
The expansion marks the brand’s most extensive deployment to date across Europe and the Americas, strengthening its presence across high-traffic airport locations.
Aena extends Brazil airport network with Rio Galeão concession
The bid to manage the main airport serving Rio de Janeiro until May 2039 was worth BRL2,900 million (US$552 million).
#KickCancerThon update: IAADFS and GO2 for Lung Cancer combine in style
In the run-up to this week’s Duty Free Show of the Americas, 14 March saw a magnificent turnout from the Florida and wider US travel retail community in support of #KickCancerThon.
Three casks, one destination: Proximo debuts 1800 Tequila Triple Cask Añejo with New York JFK animation
A high-profile International Shoppes activation at JFK Terminal 1 (April–June) builds on the success of the DFS Group activation in Terminal 4, with further activations planned later in the year.
Spotlight on the Americas: The Moodie Davitt Magazine
Welcome to the March-April edition of The Moodie Davitt Magazine, which carries a special focus on the Americas, as the industry gathers for the Summit of the Americas in Orlando, Florida.
Perfetti Van Melle joins hands with InnoTRI and Alfa Travel Retail to bolster Americas distribution
The expanded network is expected to support both core range expansion and the roll-out of new product innovations to be debuted at the IAADFS Summit of the Americas (28-31 March).
#KickCancerThon update: WePurple spells out its principles around the globe
WePurple displayed its multi-disciplinary excellence and innovation with a global fundraising event on 25 February that resulted in £3,000 (US$4,000) being raised for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
