Thursday, 8 April 2021 13:17
Americas border duty free operators are preparing for a surge in business as the recovery from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic continues.
The impact of Covid-19 on border businesses across the US and the Americas was among the topics discussed during a webinar entitled âRebuilding the Border store Business from North to South, which took place on day three of the virtual Summit of the Americas (5-9 April).
An expert panel consisted of Marcelo Montico, CEO, Neutral by Luryx Duty Free Shop, Jerome Falic, CEO, Duty Free Americas and Justin Guay, Vice President. IGL Duty Free Shop. The session was moderated by Dermott Davitt, President, The Moodie Davitt Report.
Summit of the Americas: 8 Talking points from Day 3
April 8, 2021
Partnership, business models and changes in shopper habits were on the table at the third day of the virtual Summit of the Americas
The ongoing debate over the future of the travel retail business model was a hot topic on the third day of the virtual
Summit of the Americas.
JFKIAT (operating New York T4)
President & CEO Roel Huinink opened the day in the View from the Top by addressing the need for a business model which incentivises both parties. Later in the day, retailers such as
Hudson CEO Roger Fordyce and
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IAADFS President and CEO Michael Payne.
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) and Asociación Sudamericana de Tiendas Libres (ASUTIL) have confirmed the addition of Jane Ewing, Senior Vice President Sustainability, Walmart as a speaker for the upcoming virtual 2021 Summit of the Americas
(5-9 April 2021).
Ewing leads Walmartâs sustainability team and efforts, which prioritise people and the planet by aiming to source responsibly, sell sustainable products, restore natural resources and reduce waste and emissions.
These initiatives will be discussed in a special session at the Summit, which will address sustainability as a core business value in retail and travel retail.
More speakers revealed for 2021 Summit of the Americas
The DFNI Americas Awards 2021 will also take place during the event
The 2021 Summit of the Americas – A Virtual Experience has unveiled the latest confirmed speakers to take part in its Knowledge Hub.
Corporación América Airports CEO Martín Eurnekian, Hudson CEO Roger Fordyce, ARI-North America General Manager Jackie McDonagh, Motta Internacional Senior Vice President Aurelio Barria, Midway Partnership CEO (and Vantage Airport Group Chief Commercial Officer) Sammy Patel, PT&M Managing Director Eric Trichot, and
Walmart Senior Vice President Sustainability Jane Ewing are the latest names to be added to the line-up.