{"id":14139,"date":"2016-06-27T10:41:30","date_gmt":"2016-06-27T10:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=14139"},"modified":"2016-06-27T10:41:30","modified_gmt":"2016-06-27T10:41:30","slug":"dfs-bring-sekkisei-skincare-brand-duty-free-exclusive-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/dfs-bring-sekkisei-skincare-brand-duty-free-exclusive-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"DFS brings Sekkisei skincare brand to duty-free with exclusive launch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Best-selling Japanese brand SEKKISEI is set to launch in the United States travel retail on August 1, exclusively at T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii in a strategic partnership with DFS Group to broaden the reach of the coveted brand well-known throughout Asia.<\/p>\n

A dramatic, custom designed ground floor installation dominated by a large Japanese Sakura blossom tree will create a world of SEKKISEI exclusively inside T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii\u2019s beauty hall. The open-sell environment will offer the travelling consumer a choice of self-serve or personalised service. Complementing this will be the SEKKISEI \u201c5-Minute Brightening Facial\u201d offered within a semi-private consultation area. Exclusive travel retail value sets will be prominently displayed offering options for self-purchase or gifting.<\/p>\n

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Hailed in the media as \u201ca beauty lotion that symbolises Japan,\u201d SEKKISEI is implementing a strategic growth plan with a goal to be the number one brightening brand worldwide. A newly revamped global campaign, \u201cWhere Brightening Begins\u201d will debut in the United States exclusively at T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe the time is now to capitalize on the tremendous growth of SEKKISEI in Asia, and accelerate this momentum with expansion into travel retail and new markets\u201d, stated Mr. Kobayashi, CEO and President of KOS\u00c9 Corporation.<\/p>\n

For DFS Group, the SEKKISEI launch builds on the travel retailer\u2019s strategy to provide customers with a curated assortment of the brands they love all in one place. Ariel Gentzbourger, Senior Vice President Beauty, DFS Group, said, \u201cOur customer is continuously looking to be surprised and delighted when they shop so we are thrilled to partner with KOS\u00c9 to bring SEKKISEI exclusively to travel retail in the United States for the first time at our T Galleria by DFS, Hawaii store. Already a well-known skincare leader in Asia, we\u2019re confident our travelers in Hawaii will fall in love with all SEKKISEI has to offer and we look forward to bringing this brand to life at DFS\u201d.<\/p>\n

An original leader in the use of oriental herbal ingredients for cosmetics, SEKKISEI has developed a loyal following over its 30-year history. Its top-selling SEKKISEI Lotion sells on average 5,000 bottles per day and is highly recognized for its iconic lazuline packaging that evokes the image of a medicine bottle.<\/p>\n

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KOS\u00c9 Corporation<\/strong> was founded in 1946 by Kozaburo Kobayashi with a vision and passion to provide people with dreams and hope during the post-war period. Today, with over 6,700 employees, KOS\u00c9 continues the legacy of its founder with a commitment to its customers of creating quality products that exceeded expectations. With research and innovation at its core, KOS\u00c9 has over 800 registered patents and a portfolio of 32 brands that sell to multiple channels across Asia; including department stores, specialty stores, drug stores and direct.<\/p>\n

DFS Group<\/strong> is the world\u2019s leading luxury travel retailer. Established in Hong Kong in 1960, DFS Group continues to be a pioneer in global luxury travel retail, offering its customers a carefully curated selection of exceptional products from over 700 of the most desired brands through 420 boutiques on three continents. Its network consists of duty free stores located in 17 major global airports and 17 downtown Galleria locations, as well as affiliate and resort locations. The Group is privately held and majority owned by the world\u2019s largest luxury conglomerate Mo\u00ebt Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), alongside DFS co-founder and shareholder Robert Miller. DFS Group employs over 9,000 people focused on creating inspiring retail experiences for its customers. In 2015, over 164 million travelers visited DFS stores. DFS is headquartered in Hong Kong and has offices in Beijing, Chengdu, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Paris, Sao Paulo, Shenyang, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit www.dfsgroup.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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