Partner profiles
Opening Lunch Partner: WHSmith
WHSmith is a leading global retailer in travel essentials for the world’s travelling customer. With more than 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide, we offer time-pressed customers a wide range of books, newspapers & magazines, travel and digital accessories and food and drink.
WHSmith has a fast-growing international business with over 580 stores primarily across the world’s leading airports, supporting millions of customer journeys each year. We are constantly innovating and adapting to ensure our customers receive the best experience possible on their journeys. Whether it’s through sourcing the latest tech accessories and bestselling books and magazines in each territory, the expansion and distinct style of our US retail business, or the first-class customer experience we provide through our market-leading technology brand, InMotion, we’re committed to our future as a global travel retailer.
We know that, while it’s the destination that matters to our customers, it’s the journey that matters to us. We are continually looking for new store locations all over the world to grow our business and provide outstanding customer service, exceptional product ranges and a sense of place from our world-class stores.
To discuss new business opportunities please contact Gavin Wood, Managing Director EMEI, WHSmith International. Email: gavin.wood@whsmith.co.uk
Gold Partner: Beam Suntory
As a world leader in premium spirits, Beam Suntory inspires human connections. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company’s brands, including the iconic Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark bourbon brands, Suntory whisky Kakubin and Courvoisier Cognac, as well as world renowned premium brands including Knob Creek, Basil Hayden’s and Legent bourbon; Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Toki Japanese whisky; Teacher’s, Laphroaig and Bowmore Scotch whisky; Canadian Club whisky; Hornitos and Sauza tequila; EFFEN, Haku and Pinnacle vodka; Sipsmith and Roku gin; and Midori liqueur.
Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with a deep heritage, passion for quality, innovative spirit and vision of Growing for Good. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Beam Suntory is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information on Beam Suntory, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamsuntory.com and www.drinksmart.com.
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