COUNTER INTELLIGENCE Refurbished Bulgari boutique unveils at T Galleria by DFS, Shoppes at Four Seasons


DFS Group has inaugurated the recently renovated Bulgari boutique at T Galleria by DFS, Macau, Shoppes at Four Seasons. The 160sq m space boasts a ‘decadent


interior and exterior design inspired by the Mediterranean origins and Roman traditions that are Bulgari’s signature motifs’. A striking façade greets visitors who


are drawn to a portico fully bordered in marble and adorned with an eight- pointed Condotti star unifying all Bulgari


stores worldwide. Inside, the boutique is adorned with


attractive silk-draped windows and tasteful décor and furniture separated by bold, geometric flooring. Shoppers can peruse unique jewellery


and watches in a bespoke setting. DFS hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony


on 4 December with management from Bulgari and Shoppes at Four Seasons landlord Sands China Limited in attendance.


Coty launches Escada’s first winter fragrance ‘Candy Love’ into TR


Escada launched its first-ever winter fragrance, Candy Love, into travel retail markets in the Americas and Europe on 1 November. This particular EDT,


Foreo launches new FAQ anti- ageing brand with Hyundai Duty Free in Seoul


Swedish skincare brand Foreo has launched its new FAQ ‘powerful anti- ageing’ brand with Korean travel retailer Hyundai Duty Free at the retailer’s physical store in Dongdaemun, South Korea. The launch took place on 1 December


and further emphasises Foreo’s belief in the Korean duty free and travel retail market. On the decision to launch with


Hyundai in South Korea, the company said: “The decision is no doubt a strategic move to boost brand awareness throughout Asia, as many, if not all, skin and beauty trends emerge first from Korea. “Dongdaemun is the largest tourism


shopping area in Korea and with 49 years’ experience in distribution. Hyundai Department Store Group is well versed in launching new brands into global powerhouses.” FAQ has already generated ‘mass


amounts of buzz’ through retailers and customers alike. Featuring a range of hand-held


anti-ageing devices, FAQ products incorporate technology previously unavailable in the mass market.


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Marvin BLUMER, General Manager of Travel Retail EMEA / Europe at PUIG and David DAYAN, CEO at BEAUTE LUXE


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available in 30ml, 50ml, and 100ml sizes, will not be listed in Asia Pacific travel retail locations. “Created with fun-


loving, flirtatious girls in mind, this new limited edition Eau de Toilette draws every candy lover into a world of happiness, sweet surprises, and positivity,” said parent company Coty. Co-created by perfumers Amandine Clerc-Marie and Nicolas Bonneville, the


new ‘gourmand’ is described as a ‘colourful fragrance’, combining ‘addictive top notes of Candy Apple’ and Rose Centifolia, while base notes of ‘Vanilla Whipped Cream envelop this fruity gourmand fragrance in a creamy, delicious embrace’. Escada


has


incorporated a heart- shaped QR code on the packaging that connects shoppers with the ‘immersive world of Candyland’ on Instagram.


“Filled with magical, crazy, and super-sweet moments, Candy Love


represents an enchanting experience that celebrates unconditional friendship and endless fun,” added Escada.


Beauté Luxe Group signs with Puig to distribute to Africa’s markets As reported, Beauté Luxe Group was


Puig Travel Retail EMEA has struck a distribution agreement with Beauté Luxe Group. Beauté Luxe Group will distribute Puig’s


‘Prestige’ and ‘Lifestyle’ fragrances in the African markets.


founded by industry veteran David Dayan in 2019. Based in the Jebel Free Zone in Dubai,


the company specialises in distributing luxury perfumes and cosmetics in travel retail. Its business in Africa extends to airports,


airlines, downtown duty free shops and border shops. Beauté Luxe Duty Free signed a


distribution agreement with L’Oréal Group in December last year. The agreement with L’Oréal Paris (L’Oréal


Paris, Maybelline, Cacharel, Diesel, Polo Ralph Lauren, Garnier, Essie, Guy Laroche and Paloma Picasso) covers the entire travel retail market from airports, seaports, border shops, downtown duty free and diplomatic stores in many different countries on the African continent.


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