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"If the domestic retailers had our growth, they would be singing and dancing" - just-drinks speaks to ex-TFWA president Erik Juul-Mortensen 13 May 2019

Andy Morton

Prior to the TFWA Asia-Pacific exhibition, which kicks off in Singapore this week, just-drinks news & insights editor Andy Morton met Erik Juul-Mortensen, the former head of TFWA. The interview, which took place just before Juul-Mortensen left the association late last year, covers the Global Travel Retail expert's parting thoughts on the industry, including the challenges the sector faces from falling footfall and margin pressures, as well as the threat - and opportunity - of digital.

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"You could argue that we are stupid to sell in Travel Retail; for us it is the right environment" - Interview, Edrington MD for Global Travel Retail, Igor Boyadjian 10 Oct 2017

Andy Morton

In early-October, Edrington officially unveiled its new Global Travel Retail range for its The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky brand. The Macallan Quest Collection differs from its predecessor, the 1824 range, by having four SKUs instead of three. At the Tax Free World Association exhibition in Cannes, just-drinks sat down with Edrington's MD for GTR, Igor Boyadjian to discuss the reasons for the four tiers, why Edrington could exit the GTR channel and how digital is expected to transform transactions.

Villa Maria CEO quits after just a year - just-drinks EXCLUSIVE 17 Jan 20

Olly Wehring

Villa Maria Estate has confirmed to just-drinks that its previous CEO left the company last year.

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Stoli Group creates chief commercial officer post for Canada, US 17 Jan 20

Richard Woodard

Stoli Group has appointed former Jackson Family Wines and Regal Wine Co executive Jonathan Hollister to fill the newly-created role of chief commercial officer.

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Champagne Lanson starts 2020 with GTR executive change 17 Jan 20

Olly Wehring

Champagne Lanson has confirmed a switch in its Global Travel Retail operations, with Olivier de la Giraudière leaving the company after 15 years.

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Gin maker Fishers names Christian Hamilton commercial director 16 Jan 20

Lucy Britner

UK gin producer Fishers has appointed its first commercial director in an effort to expand its business.

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Villa Maria Estate names Matt Deller chief of sales & marketing 15 Jan 20

Lucy Britner

New Zealand's Villa Maria Estate has appointed Matt Deller MW to the newly-created role of chief global sales & marketing officer.

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Ronald Allen retires from The Coca-Cola Co board 15 Jan 20

Lucy Britner

The Coca-Cola Co has announced the retirement of one of its long-standing board members.