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Aelia secures Irish Ferries contract

Aelia Group has been selected to operate the retail outlets in the fleet of Dublin-based ferry company Irish Ferries. Effective from April 2009, the contract sees Aelia take on total retail space of over 1,000m², offering a full range of product categories including liquor, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, confectionery, souvenirs, clothing and technology.

The Irish Ferries fleet comprises four vessels serving key routes between Ireland, the UK and France. The Jonathan Swift links Dublin and Holyhead in less than two hours, while the Ulysses serves the same route at a more leisurely pace. The Isle of Inishmore makes two daily crossings between Rosslare and Pembroke, while the Oscar Wilde links Rosslare with the port of Cherbourg in France, also serving Roscoff in Brittany during peak season. The larger ships all feature retail outlets of around 300m², while the Swift’s retail offer covers 120m².

Commenting on the development, Aelia chairman and CEO Jean-Baptiste Morin said: “This is a significant contract gain for Aelia and we are absolutely delighted that Irish Ferries has placed its trust in us. We believe the business has considerable potential, and we will seek to make the most of our experience in the UK and in our cross-Channel businesses to deliver the best results to Irish Ferries and its customers. With the help of our suppliers and the expertise of our UK team, headed by Bruno Bouchacourt and Phil Manning, we have every confidence in the future success of the concession.”

Irish Ferries operations director John Reilly added: “We were very impressed by Aelia’s professionalism and their ideas for the business, and we’re looking forward to getting started with them. The onboard retail business is vital for us, not just with regard to revenue but also in terms of the experience we offer our customers. We are confident that by building a new and improved retail offer, Aelia will help us enhance that experience.”

1 Comments

Dear Aelia,

My name is Fiona Crowley from FC Promotions based in Cork, Ireland. I understand that you have recently been awarded the Irish Ferries Contract and many congradulations to you.

We operate a wholesale business and specialize in travel cushions / travel Softeeze.

We have recently been awarded distributorship in Ireland for Jagabon Trading UK and I would like to introduce their Softeeze fun, functional and desirable range to you.

The products are made from high quality stretch fabric, filled with non-toxic (food grade) micro polystyrene beads, double-stiched, fully machine washable, dryable, fire retardant, they conform to EN71 and have ageless appeal.

The Funky range of Animal shapes in both Large (7 designs) and new Mini (4 designs) sizes are great for kids, be it at home, on a car journey, in the garden, on a aeroplane, in the pool or on a boat - they are a friend, a comforter, a toy, a cushion. We are re-introducing the popular Dolphin design in the large size. Plus we have the U Neck Animal shapes (6 designs) designed specifically for kids on-the-go.

The Convertible Softeeze cushions are exclusive to us, and as the name implies converts from a U neck support to the multi-use rectangle in seconds. Now you can have one pillow for all your travel needs. Use the U neck on a boat, a plane, train and car, when you arrive at you destination and want a conventional pillow convert into the rectangle, in seconds. Made from 90% cotton and 10% spandex, they are cool and comfortable

Please visit our website www.jagabontrading.net to see our full range and watch the promotional videos which show just how versatile and fun Softeeze designs are. I hope you like what you see.

I feel these softeeze would be a fantasic line to have onboard Irish Ferries and onsale in your shops on each ship.

If you would like to receive samples of same please contact me via email info@fcpromotions.ie or by phone 086-1712401

I look forward to hearing from you

sincerely

Fiona Crowley Country Manager FC Promotions www.fcpromotions.ie

comment of Fiona Crowley | 14.04.2009 | 11:11 PM

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