Travel Retail · Latin America

Local Solutions for Your Global Brand

Your brand’s eyes, ears and hands in LATAM Travel Retail.

20+Years in Travel Retail
12+Years in operation
3Core markets
BR · AR · UY
10+Global brands served

A local extension of global brand teams

TRS LATAM is a specialized consultancy focused exclusively on Travel Retail in Latin America. Based in Rio de Janeiro and operating since 2014, we work across Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, covering the region’s key airports and border stores.

The company is led by Fernanda Thomé, Managing Director, former Procurement Manager at Avolta Dufry Brazil, with over 20 years of experience in the industry and more than a decade supporting global brands and duty-free operations across the region.

We work as a local extension of global brand teams: translating global strategy into consistent execution on the ground, with clear reporting and measurable results.

12+ years in operationDirect, hands-on experience in LATAM Travel Retail
Strong retail relationshipsEstablished working relationship with Avolta South America
Local knowledgeDeep understanding of local regulations, airports and operators
Responsive supportAgile local presence, focused on priority touchpoints
Fernanda Thomé Managing Director

Former Procurement Manager at Avolta Dufry Brazil, Fernanda has spent over 20 years inside LATAM Travel Retail, on both the retailer and the brand side of the table. She leads every client relationship personally.

What we do

Trade Marketing

On-the-ground execution of brand plans at retail: in-store activations, visual merchandising and planogram implementation, POSM coordination and staff training, all aligned with brand standards and adapted to each market’s reality.

Strategic Planning

A single point of contact between brand managers and retailer operations. We support market execution, track competitive activity and category dynamics, and identify opportunities, keeping plans focused on measurable results.

Data Intelligence

Data-based tracking of promotions, inventory and assortment. We help brands read market and category trends, improve product forecasting and build effective strategies for the region.

Trusted by

Jägermeister
Suntory Global Spirits
Sazerac
William Grant & Sons
Ferrero
Mars
Perfetti Van Melle
Neuhaus
Braun

Experience across spirits, confectionery, beauty and consumer goods, built over more than a decade in duty-free and airport retail across Latin America.

Frequently asked questions

What is TRS LATAM?

TRS LATAM is a specialized consultancy focused exclusively on Travel Retail in Latin America. Based in Rio de Janeiro, we act as a local extension of global brand teams, delivering trade marketing, strategic planning and data intelligence in duty-free and airport retail.

Which markets does TRS LATAM cover?

We operate across Latin America, with our core focus on Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, covering the region’s key airports and border stores.

Who leads TRS LATAM?

TRS LATAM is led by Fernanda Thomé, Managing Director and former Procurement Manager at Avolta Dufry Brazil, with over 20 years of experience in Latin American Travel Retail. She leads every client relationship personally.

What services does TRS LATAM provide?

In-store activation execution, visual merchandising and planogram implementation, staff training and brand education, sales intelligence and performance analysis, and strategic planning and consumer insights for Travel Retail.

How does TRS LATAM work with global brands?

We work as a local extension of global brand teams and a single point of contact between brand managers and retailer operations, translating global strategy into consistent, measurable execution on the ground, with clear reporting.

Let’s talk about your brand in LATAM

Looking to strengthen your brand execution in LATAM Travel Retail? We would be pleased to discuss how TRS LATAM can support your brand on the ground.

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Fernanda Thomé — Managing Director fthome@trslatam.com linkedin.com/company/trslatam Rio de Janeiro | Brazil