One of the biggest spirits sellers in India's global travel retail channel has rebranded - part of a strategy to expand into overseas markets and develop a geographically-diversified footprint. In the meantime, the company is enjoying record spirits sales in its home market.In March, Mumbai Travel Retail - an umbrella business encompassing GTR operations at seven airports in India - became Ospree. The term derives from the words 'osprey', the migratory bird of prey that has adapted to living on almost all continents, and 'spree', as in 'shopping spree'. Ospree is overseen by a joint ve
Where to look for spirits growth in India’s global travel retail channel – Market Intel
Recently-rebranded India GTR operator Ospree is riding a rising wave of consumer demand for high-end tequila, single malt Scotch and Japanese whisky.

Kevin started covering the drinks industry in the early 1990s for the Morning Advertiser. He later moved into travel retail and aviation, working with publications including IWSR Magazine, The Moodie Davitt Report and Jane’s. He regularly covers retail for Forbes.com.



