North America
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).
Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard confirm discussions over “merger of equals”
The US and French drinks sector powerhouses confirm they are in talks that could create a global spirits leader with massive scale and brand clout and a balanced geographic footprint.
#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.
Liht Organics boosts Americas travel retail expansion with new US fulfilment hub
Liht Organics is accelerating its global travel retail expansion through a new US fulfilment hub and growing airline and airport listings.
Evolvending unveils automated foodservice kiosks at Southwest Florida and Charleston airports
This launch reinforces the company’s US growth strategy, extending its automated foodservice innovation to travellers with freshly heated, ready-to-eat meals and premium snacks for a quick, convenient pre-flight experience.
FDFA presses for action as cross-border travel slump hits small duty-free stores
The association noted that Canadian land border duty-free stores remain at a tax disadvantage compared with their US competitors.
SSP America brings hometown flavours to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport with diverse F&B line-up
SSP America is elevating the airport’s F&B offer with authentic, community-driven concepts that reflect the diversity and creativity of Phoenix’s culinary landscape.
Ferrero Travel Market ramps up regional activations as IAADFS Summit of the Americas approaches
Through a combination of in-airport activations and product innovation at the Summit of the Americas, Ferrero Travel Market aims to accelerate category growth in the region.
The Hershey Company brings Reese’s Oreo Cup to Americas travel retail with multi-airport activation push
“The Reese’s Oreo Cup offers our retail partners a proven platform to drive traffic, strengthen conversion and unlock incremental growth across the region,” says The Hershey Company Commercial Lead Americas Melissa Benner.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to issue RFP as Terminal 1 concessions revamp begins
This initiative aligns with the terminal’s first major redevelopment in nearly a decade, with MAC offering a series of information sessions to guide local and small business owners through the RFP process and the requirements of operating at MSP.
