Retail, Catering & Buying Services
Tourvest Retail, Catering & Buying Services
Smart Retail. Seamlessly Delivered.
Our retail & catering services
We offer an integrated retail & catering solution tailored for onboard and duty-free environments, enhancing passenger experience through curated product ranges and seamless fulfilment.
Innovation-led and customer-focused, our retail & catering buying services combine deep category expertise with data-driven insights to deliver agile, scalable solutions aligned with your brand’s goals.
We manage the full buying lifecycle, from sourcing and stock control to pricing and delivery, ensuring every product meets brand standards and performance goals. Our collaborative approach keeps the retail & catering catalogue dynamic and agile.
Key features
Strategic Procurement
We source and maintain stock for both BOB (buy On board) and boutique duty free ranges, ensuring availability across all channels including onboard and home delivery.
Digital Retail Integration
Our web shop platform supports pre-order and home delivery, with pricing aligned to onboard offerings. Updates are driven by performance analytics and customer demand.
Brand Governance
All digital retail & catering touchpoints including domain naming and layout are developed in line with brand guidelines, with prior approval from the customer for any changes.
Customer Experience
We ensure that every retail & catering interaction, whether online or onboard, reflects our commitment to quality, convenience, and brand consistency.
Retail & Catering Buying Expertise

Retail & Catering Buying Expertise

Our retail & catering buying service is built on a foundation of strategic insight, operational precision, and customer-centric innovation. We don't just procure products, we curate experiences.

We align our product ranges with passenger preferences using robust data analytics. This includes route profiling, flight duration, and departure time to ensure that every item onboard is relevant and desirable.

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Merchandising Excellence

Our merchandising team plays a pivotal role in translating buying decisions into commercial success. We ensure that every product is optimally presented, priced, and positioned to maximise revenue and enhance the customer experience.

We work together with the buying team to build data-driven product ranges tailored to flight profiles, passenger demographics, and seasonal trends. Merchandisers are accountable for stock management, product loading, and forecasting, ensuring that every item onboard is there for a reason and performs.

Pre-Order Capabilities

Pre-Order Capabilities

Tourvest Retail Services offers a robust and scalable pre-order solution designed to enhance customer convenience, optimise inventory planning, and drive incremental revenue across airline and cruise retail environments.

Multi-channel access: customers can browse and purchase via mobile or desktop, with seamless UX across devices.

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Marketing and Campaigns

Our marketing team is at the heart of creating memorable customer experiences. By blending strategy, creativity, and data-driven insights, to deliver campaigns that inspire, engage, and convert.

  • Brand Positioning

    We align with customer expectations and market trends to ensure our brand remains relevant and aspirational.

  • Campaign Development

    Integrated plans across digital, social, and in-flight channels create a seamless experience wherever our customers connect.

Crew Engagement and Training

Crew Engagement and Training

At Tourvest, we believe engaged crew deliver exceptional customer experiences. Our approach combines training, communication, incentives, and recognition to create a culture of retail excellence.

Through the Tourvest Training Programme, crew gain skills in retail selling, pre-order processes, and EPOS updates. Our 'Train the Trainer' programme builds expertise and ensures knowledge is shared across teams.

Governance and Support

Governance and Support

The Tourvest Retail Services Call Centre handles pre-order queries including amendments, missing items, and damaged goods, ensuring end-to-end customer support.

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