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The New Brand Partner Program
Brand Partner Program We are pleased to introduce the Brand Partner Program which is quickly gaining attention on social media and in the Travel Retail publications serving North America. This program essentially morphs the typical Brand
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SPARK at the Virtual Summit of Americas
SPARK at the Virtual SUMMIT OF AMERICAS While our current team of staff is the smallest it has been in nine years, we are hugely encouraged by the industry recognition in the past year. Among these has been the opportunity
If ever there was a time to collaborate and align our strengths, it is now.
“If ever there was a time to collaborate and align our strengths, it is now” – SPARK President Heidi Van Roon sounds rallying call ahead of Summit of the Americas by Martin Moodie [email protected] Source: ©The Moodie Davitt Report
Turning a Page in the History Books
“Turning a page in the history books” – Heidi Van Roon on elevating the sales profession to a new level By Colleen Morgan [email protected] Source: ©The Moodie Davitt Report 30 March 2021 “The time to elevate the sales profession
Sparking a New Airport Retail Staffing Solution for Maximising Sales
Heidi Van Roon on sparking a new airport retail staffing solution for maximizing sales By Mark Lane: [email protected] Source: ©The Moodie Davitt Report 18 March 2021 Spark Group of Companies has unveiled a bold new sales and promotions staffing
Upcoming Travel Retail Career Sessions
Join SPARK for a virtual information session on careers in travel retail.
Learn what opportunities are available, why a career in travel retail is a great choice, what to expect at interviews and how to tailor your resume to get noticed and get hired. Take advantage of this unique timing to position yourself for an exciting career with brands like
Coty, Estée Lauder, Kiehl’s, Jo Malone, Shiseido, Dior, Bulgari, Hermes and many others. Stay tuned for our next event!
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Future Airports: From Here to Where?
Portland Design, together with the influential travel retail blog trunblocked.com are launching a webinar series – Future Airports: From Here to Where? – to be staged on the 16th September 2020. This event
Purple Cow: Remarkable Brand Power
This month, our very own Heidi Van Roon, Founder & President, the SPARK Group of Companies, is featured on Trunblocked, talking Brand Empowerment.
Airport Update – August 2020
Airport Update – August 2020 Capital investments and airport infrastructure improvements provide vital context for the development of the Travel Retail industry. Airports have come to depend on non-aeronautical
August 2020 Travel Retail Market Update
It is a pleasure to bring you a collection of Canada and USA Travel Retail insights. As our precious industry deals with this unprecedented crisis, we hope the collection
June 2020 Travel Retail Market Update
Among the silver linings throughout this industry crisis is the proliferation of excellent publications, it is encouraging to see information sharing from the experts. While aviation has dropped to historically low levels, the industry pulse among passionate leaders continues strong and healthy.
Embracing The Challenge Against The Odds
Here we are, amid an industry crisis that is encountering unprecedented headwinds. In a few short months, the industry has experienced a setback that could not have been anticipated in degree and in kind. Metaphorically speaking, the headwinds are so strong, we need to pedal downhill just to stay on the bike and in the game. Physically, emotionally, socially, and professionally seemingly unsurmountable challenges loom large. Exhaustion, hunger, pain and delays will take their toll.
The Road to Recovery – Virtual Travel Retail Expo
Throughout the live 5-day Virtual Travel Retail Expo 2020, the Symposium Hall and Workshop Rooms will host industry dialogue around the theme ‘Road to Recovery’, exploring how the travel retail channel will (or should) look in the future. The powerful line-up of speakers includes our very own Heidi Van Roon.
Airport Update – June 2020
Airport Update - June 2020 For an interactive Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Map – bookmark this amazing IATA link to see the country by country travel restrictions: In our March
How can we accelerate Travel Retail’s recovery?
The rebound of the travel retail industry will need to quickly embrace the increased customer expectation of a seamless, omnichannel experience where the customer determines how they interact with the brand.