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April 2008
 

Scorpio further strengthens team and gains early success in its newly created P&C supply and distribution business.

Since announcing the partnership agreement with Gebr Heinemann in September 2007, Scorpio has realised early success for its Prestige portfolio by welcoming P&C distribution agreements with L’Oreal Produits de Luxe International, Elizabeth Arden and L’Occitane En Provence.

A Scorpio spokesperson stated “this is great news and we are extremely proud to be selected to represent these brands. Each of the agreements, although differing slightly, will in some format, represent UK and Ireland airlines, Cruise lines and Ferries and also regional airports. Early indications for the 2008 Spring Summer listing season have been extremely positive”.

In addition from February 1 this year Scorpio commenced an exclusive delivery agreement for P&C with Condor Ferries. The contract will be between Gebr. Heinemann and Condor, with Scorpio managing the day to day requirements.

A spokesperson for Scorpio stated that “we are excited to be working alongside Condor’s already established retailing footprint…Harnessing Gebr. Heinemann’s fulfilment and merchandising expertise with Scorpio’s ‘Complete Customer Service’ philosophy is a ‘dream team’ that will add value and rival anyone in this sector of the UK market.

In addition to meet this sectors requirements Scorpio has recruited Annie Ramsay South and Nikki Shears…both are industry specialists and they will focus on growing the Condor business even further through initiatives such as increased marketing support, promotional activity and training.”
 
 



February 2008


Scorpio Distributors was delighted to be named Inflight Supplier of the Year at the annual ISPY Awards held in London last month (January 2008).

Owned and hosted by UK inflight training specialist TRT, the ISPY (Inflight Sales Persons of the Year) Awards follow a two day intensive training course for airline crew from around the world.

The Inflight Supplier of the Year award was voted by the participating airlines which included Gulf Air, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Finnair, Air Canada, Flybe, Virgin Atlantic and many others.

Said Scorpio Distributors managing director Stuart McGuire. ‘Scorpio is very pleased to support the ISPY Awards and we are absolutely delighted to be given this award. For us, it’s really important because it’s voted for by the people who are actually buying and selling our product range. If we’re getting it right with them, then we know we’re doing our job properly, both for the international brands we represent and our own product ranges.

‘Thanks for Ray and Chrissie Martin for again organising an extremely efficient, useful and fun event.’


 
September 2007


Scorpio Distributors Ltd appoints Alan Edwards as Group Business Development Director

Scorpio is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Edwards to the newly created position of Group Business Development Director.  Reporting to Group Managing Director Stuart McGuire, Edwards will be responsible for managing the growth and development of new brands and product categories in the Scorpio portfolio.  He will also use his wealth of experience to consider new initiatives and ideas to continue to improve and enhance Scorpio’s business and customer service.

McGuire stated, ‘I am delighted that Alan has joined Scorpio.  We have been good friends for many years, and have always had an excellent relationship.  His experience with leading operators, suppliers and airlines on both sides of the fence is invaluable to us as we look to grow and develop the business.’

Edwards stated: ‘Working for Scorpio with Stuart is a terrific opportunity to work in a company with a tremendous spirit and reputation.  I am enjoying it immensely, and we already have some very exciting projects in the pipeline.’

Edwards has held key senior purchasing and operation positions with Alpha Retail – Asia Pacific, Aer Rianta Middle East, and Virgin Atlantic.