Nigel Bennett and Abi Bright have formally announced the launch of their new company, Travel Retail Solutions Limited.

 

The business was originally set up by Bennett [right] in 2011 and the appointment of Bright as Co-Director signifies a new phase of expansion for the company which specialises in representing, selling, marketing and distributing brands to airlines, airports, ferries and cruise lines, and promises to offer a fast and cost effective route into the travel retail market.

 

With a wealth of experience in the travel retail industry – 25 years between them – the Directors are “highly regarded buying and sales executives” and have worked with high profile brands such as breo, Travalo, Steamcream and Tangle Teezer.

 

Current clients include Haribo, Burtons Biscuit Co., Fabulous Bakin’ Boys plus new brands such as Tick Tok Watches, Artisan Beads and Ruffnek scarves.

 

‘EXCITING TIMES’

Director Nigel Bennett states: “These are exciting times for the business and I am delighted to welcome Abi onboard as Co-Director to share and realise our vision of bringing fresh brands and concepts to the world of travel retail.

 

[Left: Abi Bright Co-Director, Travel Retail Solutions Ltd]

 

“The business is already enjoying great success with established brands and impressive listings across a large number of UK airlines.

 

“We are also very excited by the initial sales success of the newly launched Tick Tok watch brand, which has already gained key listings onboard easyJet, Thomas Cook, Monarch, BMI and Aer Lingus and has achieved No1 sales rankings on a number of the airlines in the UK this summer.

 

A SHARED PASSION

“We look forward to building on these recent successes and sharing our passion for exciting new innovative products with our valued customers.”

 

Director Abi Bright adds: “Our business is based around positive and close working relationships and offering a range of fantastic products perfectly suited to the market. We strive to provide the travel retail industry with innovative concepts, new ideas and a refreshing approach to sales, and are always on the lookout for interesting brands keen to break into this retail channel.”

 

Coinciding with the new company launch, the new website www.travelretailsolutions.com will go live this month featuring further information including services on offer, contact information, regular business updates and news