Simon Black, Executive Managing Director and Head of Travel Retail for Newmark Retail: “Paul Smith is an instantly recognisable brand around the globe and is one of Britain’s greatest designers.”

Newmark Retail UK & EMEA has been appointed to advise British independent design firm Paul Smith on its travel retail expansion strategy.

In a statement, Newmark identifies opportunities to grow the fashion label within airport duty free and cruise line channels.

The real estate advisory service will work alongside Paul Smith’s team to support its development around the globe at a time of boundless growth for DF&TR markets in the post-pandemic recovery.

The Newmark team will return to the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference (29 Sept – 03 October) with a high-visibility Paul Smith space, replete with merchandise including fashion and accessories.

Simon Black, Executive Managing Director and Head of Travel Retail for Newmark Retail, said: “Paul Smith is an instantly recognisable brand around the globe and is one of Britain’s greatest designers.

“Our expertise, experience and insight in the travel retail sector gives us so many fantastic opportunities. We are really thrilled to be able to represent such an established brand as it embarks on a growth strategy in this channel.”

Ashley Long, Chief Executive Officer of Paul Smith, added:“We have a historic partnership with Newmark and it’s one we are always looking to build on. Being a part of the TFWA Cannes is an exciting avenue to grow and reach new audiences.”

Paul Smith opened its first shop in Nottingham, UK, over 50 years ago and today boasts more than 130 stores in excess of 60 countries, including locations at a number of key travel hubs such as London Heathrow Airport’s Terminals 2, 3 and 5, Copenhagen Airport and Shinsegae Centum Duty Free, Busan, South Korea.

Newmark back in Cannes

Visitors to the Newmark stand in Cannes will also encounter merchandise from DPT Antwerp and learn about a new alliance with Excess Baggage Company.

Belgian-based contemporary jewellery brand DPT Antwerp will mark its fourth year at TFWA Cannes and is set to showcase its latest collections in collaboration with Newmark.

Paul Smith at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3.

DPT Antwerp is present onboard 60 cruises, including Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Cruises and others, working in consort with leading cruise retail operators.

In the air, it counts inflight listings with the likes of Emirates and Virgin Atlantic, while on the ground DPT has unveiled 10 shop-in-shops at airports around the globe including Abu Dhabi, Dallas, Eindhoven, Hamburg, Mauritius, with Doha next up.

It has also partnered with DFS Group to open a shop-in-shop at T Galleria in Macau.

Paul Smith has more than 130 stores across 60 countries, including locations at a number of key travel hubs such as London Heathrow Terminals 2, 3 and 5, Copenhagen Airport and Shinsegae Centum Duty Free, Busan, South Korea. Source: Electric Egg/Shutterstock.

“Never change a winning team” — it’s always a pleasure having Newmark by our side at TWFA 2024 in Cannes,” commented Edward Verté, CEO of DPT Antwerp.

“This collaboration continues to bring exceptional value to our growth in the travel retail market, aligning perfectly with our vision for accessibility and excellence. Newmark’s deep industry expertise and global reach make them our ideal partner in creating new opportunities for the bright future ahead.”

Elsewhere, Newmark is also supporting passenger service provider Excess Baggage Company for the first time at TFWA Cannes.

With operations in 11 countries and handling over five million bags each year, Excess Baggage Company delivers a number of solutions for an enhanced passenger experience at global travel hubs.

Newmark Retail’s travel retail team offers support to airports, train stations, cruise, and airline operators to create and implement commercial strategies.

The retail advisory business works with a range of retailers from start-ups to leading international brands developing their business in global travel retail.

Newmark can be found exhibiting at stand H35, Yellow Village. The stand boasts a fresh re-design courtesy of ACA Live.