Bargain hunting and the value perception of Duty Free
A time to say goodbye…and an exciting new opportunity
André de Almeida to leave his role at William Grant & Sons and join new Global Travel Retail project at the Loch Lomond Group
Duty Free Shopping in the Age of the Shopper and Amazon
I have attended a Kantar Retail event this week on Amazon in Europe.
The Growth of Travel Retail – Business Review Europe Article
This is a link to a recent feature on Travel Retail at William Grant & Sons.
Scotland in a glass – A Beginner’s Guide to Scotch Whisky
This is a short beginner’s guide to Scotch Whisky for anyone interested in knowing more about this wonderful liquid from Scotland. If you are interested in this topic, whatever your level of knowledge, then read on…
To be B2C or not to B2C? That is the eCommerce question
Online shopping, or eCommerce, is a growing trend and although still relatively small in terms of business share, it has retailers and brand owners talking about all around the world – whether in domestic or
Why are Companies Inhibitors to Innovation?
Most companies understand that being innovative is key to create new opportunities and shape the future, and yet…companies are not in their majority innovative, people are.
Looking ahead to Europe Travel Retail prospects in 2016
On return from the Christmas holiday break with the family, I have been reflecting on the issues tackled during 2015, but even more importantly, considering the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead in 2016.
David Stewart recognised in the New Year’s Honours list with a MBE
David Stewart recognised in the New Year’s Honours list with a MBE for services to the Scotch whisky industry
How to avoid the Love & Hate extremes in a Customer Relationship
Managing customer relationships is not easy.
Top Tips on how to survive your first TFWA Cannes Week
Another year and another trip to Cannes beckons for the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference – at least for those of us involved in the Global Travel Retail (GTR) business.
Do you really know what you are drinking?
I recently read a LinkedIn post by Cheryl Buckingham which made me think about the ongoing debate about the authenticity of Spirit drinks/ brands and their content.
Is Airport Travel Retail heading towards breaking point?
Reflections at the start of The Trinity Forum 2015
How To: be a Brand Ambassador
This post is all about becoming a member of one of the most exclusive clubs, certainly in the Drinks Industry – the world of the Brand Ambassador.
Cocktails & Dreams
People have been mixing their drinks for as long as they have been drinking alcohol, whether adding a hint of spice, sugar or even ice from as recently as the early 1800’s. The word cocktail
