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
Africa’s Potential (for Travel Retail)
Africa is the second largest continent in terms of size and population globally and offers a huge mix of very distinct and unique countries, people, languages and cultures with a vast amount of potential.
Is Airline Retail the future of Duty Free?
Is Airline Retail the future of Duty Free? Reflections from #ARC15LON
