Strategic retail property consultancy Harper Dennis Hobbs (HDH) has launched a wholesale distribution channel to bring new brands to travel retail.
Travel retail veteran and McG Consultants Managing Director Richard McGratty has joined the HRD travel retail-dedicated team as the company looks to introduce unique concepts into the global channel. Other newcomers include Jessica McGratty Singer and Klaudia Piwecka.
HDH said the combination of the company’s extensive retail and airport contacts and McGratty’s expertise would create a “fully rounded global solution” for brands, airports and operators.
“It’s great to have a new and positive story to bring to the industry at a time when so much is changing. We look forward to creating exciting projects which will bring key lines as well as unique concepts and assortments to the global travel retail market” – Harper Dennis Hobbs Executive Director Simon Black
Harper Dennis Hobbs Executive Director Simon Black said: “We are delighted to welcome Richard, Jessica and Klaudia to the HDH travel division. It’s great to have a new and positive story to bring to the industry at a time when so much is changing. We look forward to creating exciting projects which will bring key lines as well as unique concepts and assortments to the global travel retail market.”
He said the travel sector “still offers huge opportunities for brands”.
“This new venture will provide a complete solution for fresh and innovative businesses to enter the travel retail space, not only in airports and stations, but potentially in the cruise and inflight sectors too,” Black added.
McGratty commented: “We are delighted to forge a new and unique blend of expertise otherwise unknown in travel retail. HDH’s knowledge and connections in airports and the wider retail industry will allow us to develop newness in so many facets of the market that have so far not been seen in travel.”
NOTE. Harper Dennis Hobbs is Silver Partner of the forthcoming Moodie Davitt Virtual Travel Retail Expo.
The unique 5-day ‘live’ event, followed by a 30-day showcase, begins on 12 October, just after the conclusion of the Chinese Golden Week holidays. It features a star-studded series of events across the five days, including a Symposium, category workshops and a new consumer research initiative.
Registration is free for buyers, exhibitors and preferred media partners. (Click here for more.)
