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  • Discovery US looks to boost brand further through airport stores

    Discovery US looks to boost brand further through airport stores

    MUMBAI: Discovery US is looking to expand its brand presence further through airport stores.

    For this purpose it has tied up with transportation retail specialist Hudson Group to open and operate Discovery Channel Airport Stores in airports across the US and Canada.

    The partnership leverages Hudsons expertise as an airport retailer to build awareness for Discoverys brands and networks, and expands the reach of Discoverys award-winning product lines to millions of travellers who pass through North American airports every day.

    Discovery Commerce president Frank Rosales says, Hudsons successful track record in airport retailing speaks for itself the company has been a driving force in changing the face of airport concessions. We are excited to partner with Hudson to help build on the success our retail business enjoyed in 2005, and give even more consumers access to our high-quality, award-winning products.

    Hudson group executive VP and COO Joseph DiDomizio said, Discoverys programming themes have inspired a wide range of high-quality lifestyle merchandise. Their most successful lines, innovative products for kids, leading edge technology and gadgets, health and wellness products, and compelling content for home entertainment, resonate strongly with frequent travelers.

    “Through their merchandise and brand-focussed presentation, the new airport stores will create a virtual Discovery experience and enable our customers to conveniently obtain items suggested by their favourite Discovery Channel programmes, says DiDomizio.

    The Discovery Channel Stores merchandise selection is inspired by the programming genres found in the Discovery family of networks. The assortment is anchored by an award-winning line of Discovery-designed childrens products sold under the Discovery Kids, Ready Set Learn! and Discovery Grow Toys brands.

    Adult-oriented merchandise is offered as well, including state-of-the-art consumer electronics, health and wellness products, cycling gear inspired by the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team, and an array of fan-focused merchandise from Monster Garage, Miami Ink and American Chopper.

    With its vast library of compelling real-world content, Discovery is a leading provider of DVDs in core genres, including current series and network specials produced by Discovery Networks.

    Discovery Channel Airport Stores will present a look and feel very similar to Discoverys mall-based stores, and will feature a merchandise assortment drawn from Discoverys existing product lines.

  • Frank Rosales is Discovery Commerce president

    MUMBAI: For broadcasters across the globe, one burgeoning source of revenue is in the licensing and retail arena. Preparing to capitalise on this is Discovery Communications.

    The broadcaster has announced that Frank Rosales will be the president of the company’s retail and licensing division. The division has been rechristened Discovery Commerce.

     
     
    Discovery Communications president and CEO Judith A. McHale said, “I am delighted to drop the word ‘acting’ from Frank’s title. Under his direction over the past year, the division turned in an impressive performance and is on track to achieve further gains in 2005. This is a testament to Frank’s leadership and management skills. I look forward to his continued efforts to reinforce and expand Discovery branded products around the world.”
     
     
    Discovery claims that its retail and licensing businesses demonstrated robust growth last year. Discovery Channel Stores, e-commerce and direct businesses all posted double-digit increases for the holiday season and solid increases for the year. Discovery’s Global Licensing business launched an expanded assortment of branded products and achieved profitability for the first time and both retail and licensing divisions are well positioned to achieve significant gains this year.

    Rosales will provide strategic direction and vision for all of Discovery’s retail, e-commerce, t-commerce and licensing businesses. He also will spearhead the search for new ways to leverage Discovery brands in the consumer marketplace through third-party retailers, expanded global licensing endeavors and emerging digital platforms.

    He said, “I am excited to be given the opportunity to build on our success and to find new ways to reinforce Discovery’s connection to consumers. I am fortunate to work with a highly knowledgeable, dedicated and motivated team and am confident that we can continue to grow our business and add value to the Discovery brand.”

     
     
    Rosales joined Discovery in 1997 as CFO for Discovery Channel Stores. Most recently, he served as acting president of Discovery Consumer Products. A 25-year retail veteran, Rosales has served in a number of finance and operations roles throughout his career.