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TRBusiness embarks on historical voyage...
This year, the company notches up another milestone achievement, with the printing of its 20th Top 10 International Operators Report. This remains an indispensable reference document for the industry for an entire year. [TRBusiness celebrated the 20th anniversary of the company last year]. However, it was our mission this year
to compile an even bigger and better report and one befitting its special two-decade
birthday...so that’s what we did. This year’s report also cried out for some direct comparisons with
the very first Top 10 International Operators report; no mean feat when you consider all that has happened in the intervening years. But what at first appeared to be a daunting task, turned into a real voyage of re-discovery. What became immediately apparent upon compiling this year’s
report was how the industry has increasingly condensed over the last 20 years while – at the same time – expanded. It has extended its reach to an infinite number of territories,
through many different channels, supplying products in a whole host of new and niche categories. However, consolidation has also seen the industry become a lot
smaller in many ways, with some hailing the evolution as positive, while others have protested every step of the way.
Travel retail reincarnation However, those protesters have not been able to stop the inevitable from happening. As highlighted in this year’s report, consolidation of the industry
– at least on the operators side – has seen the market share of the top 10 international duty free & travel retailers grow from 36% in 1998 to nearly 54% in 2018; a jump of almost 20%. As companies operating in the travel retail market re-evaluate
what more they can contribute to the industry going solo, they often realise that another larger, perhaps younger and more agile outfit can bring them back to life; a reincarnation of sorts. We see this happening on the UK High Street currently, as major
supermarkets merge, or iconic department stores find themselves being bought out by those better schooled in the art of online retailing and social media marketing. And although we may feel like this is a symptom of the fast-paced,
tech-obssessed world we live in now, it is important to see what TRBusiness was writing about in this industry 20 years ago... “What is clear is that the top 10 travel retailers have continued to
increase their share of the global market in 1997 [...] Consolidation is likely to continue for as least a few years yet as tough market pressures force retailers to examine the viability and growth potential of their businesses.” Words written by former TRBusiness Editorial Director, Doug
Newhouse in the 1998 Top 10 International Operators Report still ring so true in 2018...
Charlotte Turner, Managing Editor OCTOBER 2017 TRBUSINESS 19 TRBusiness Rocks returns to
Le Tube with new live band TRBusiness is delighted to confirm that this year’s TRBusiness Rocks Cannes live music party will return to the swanky Le Tube venue with our fantastic new band called Brightlights. The event will take place on Wednesday 3 October 2018 during the
TFWA World Exhibition and Conference (30 September to 5 October). Last year, we moved to the more spacious location, on request
of regular TRBusiness Rockers. Le Tube is located at 10 Rue Florian, Cannes, 06400. Doors open on Wednesday 3 October at 21.30 (until late) and
FREE admission to all delegates with a TFWA ID badge. Complimentary bar. Dress code casual. 10 Rue Florian, 06400 Cannes, France. TRBusiness & Le Tube retain the right to refuse entry.
Free Admission to all delegates with a TFWA ID badge. Complimentary bar. Dress code casual. 10 Rue Florian, 06400 Cannes, France. TRBusiness & Morrison’s retain the right to refuse entry.
admission is free with a TFWA ID badge. In addition to a complimentary bar and the traditional TRBusiness
hospitality and entertainment, guests can rock out to the sounds of our new band called Brightlights. Originating from the UK, the four piece, has been based on the
French Riviera since 2010 and played at the Abu Dhabi and Monaco Grand Prix, the Cannes Film Festival and Monaco and Marrakech Formula E races. Over the years, the event has become a key element of the travel
retail industry’s social calendar. Delegates have the opportunity to unwind and dance the night away in a fun environment surrounded by friends and colleagues, complemented by fantastic live music. TRBusiness Rocks is known as the one evening event on the
Cannes calendar where everyone mixes together as equals in casual clothes to take time out and relax. For health and safety reasons, entry will be restricted once the
venue reaches capacity. We recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment. Please bring your TFWA ID badge with you to gain entry to
TRBusiness Rocks. Dress code: Casual. Special thanks goes to this year’s sponsors, without which this event
would not be possible: Gold sponsor: Jack Daniel’s; Silver sponsors: Airvend UK; Costa; Carlsberg UK; Hanse Distribution; Reed Exhibitions (WTCE) and World of Patria.
THERE’S NO PARTY LIKE A TRBUSINESS PARTY... LEADER/NEWS
wednesday 3 october from 21.30 ‘til late VENUE: le tube, cannes
NEW: live music from BRIGHTLIGHTS GOLD SPONSOR
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