COUNTER INTELLIGENCE World’s whiskies descend on TR as Beam Suntory unearths ‘Ao’


Beam Suntory has launched Suntory World Whisky ‘Ao’ in *global travel retail. The liquid (43% ABV) is blended


using whisky from five of the most renowned distilleries in Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the US. Available across 16 markets and


Foreo’s FAQ to answer demand for at-home clinical rejuvenation treatments


Swedish beauty company Foreo has launched a new brand of hybrid beauty devices. ‘FAQ’ claims to offer professional-standard non-invasive clinical rejuvenation treatments. The FAQ 100 Range comprises three


devices that feature a combination of the following: Power-RF (powerful heated radiofrequency waves that boost the production of collagen); EMS-Pro (professionally toning EMS that firms and trains facial muscles); LED-Pulse (eight colours of deep-penetrating LED light that visibly rejuvenate skin for a refined look), and FAQ’s patented T-Sonic pulsations (gently massaging pulsations that naturally boost skin’s radiance and enhance product absorption). Foreo emphasises that the new FAQ


brand benefits from the same level of ‘quality assurance, customer service, distribution and retail support’ that is enjoyed by its existing partners and end-consumers. Its mission is to professionally train its users on how to perform non-invasive clinical rejuvenation treatments on themselves.


retailing at €65/$71, Ao is described as capturing the ‘heathery flavour’ of Ardmore and Glen Garioch; ‘the complexity’ of Cooley; ‘smoothness’ of Alberta; ‘vibrance’ of Jim Beam; and ‘subtlety’ of Yamazaki and Hakushu. Notes of vanilla, tropical


fruit and cinnamon are refined by the individual climate, fermentation and distillation process in each whisky- making region, says Beam Suntory.


Fifth generation Suntory Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo chose the liquids according to Suntory’s globally recognised Monozukuri craftsmanship: ‘a relentless pursuit of perfection, meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality’. TRBusiness attended a virtual


tasting of the new liquid hosted on 29 October by Beam Suntory Global Head of Marketing Travel Retail Ed Stening and Mike Miyamoto, House of Suntory’s Global Brand Ambassador. Ao can be found in GTR in


the following markets: US, Canada, Australia, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, UK, Ireland, India and South Korea.


AHC boosts offer to help drive ‘all important footfall’ in channel


Premium skincare brand AHC will enhance its travel retail offer with new products which have been successful in the China and North Asia beauty markets. Available to the global travel retail


industry from October, AHC, which was acquired by Unilever in 2017 was showcased to retailers at this publication’s TRMarketplace digital event. AHC’s Premium EX Hydra B5 is making


its debut in travel retail. This new intensive moisturising and soothing skincare line contains panthenol (Vitamin B5), a high- purity raw material and hypoallergenic hyaluronic acid. The new Premium EX Hydra B5 Biome


Capsule Concentrate is a hero product being introduced by AHC as part of this


Attention on bestsellers preoccupies Ferrero as DF&TR recovery continues


Global travel retail remains a key focus for brand exposure, according to Ferrero Travel Market. In a statement, the Ferrero Group


confirms that the travel retail division continues to work and support its trade partners, simplify its portfolio and improve stock management. Sergio Salvagno, General Manager at


Ferrero Travel Market commented: “We believe that Ferrero has an important


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role to play in the recovery process of the confectionery category in global travel retail. “We have a portfolio of brands that


are loved the world over and which enjoy strong brand awareness and equity in international markets, including in the key countries for the travelling nationalities.” Ferrero says attention will be placed on sales drivers in each confectionery category to meet travellers’ demands.


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range. Its blue biome capsules contain microbes which help fortify the skin barrier’s bio-film to keep skin healthy and moisturised. One of AHC’s best-sellers coming to


travel retail is the Eye Cream for Face. This breaks the stereotype that an eye cream is only for the eye area.


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