PREMIER PORTFOLIO
About Us
Premier Portfolio was founded in 1999 by Andrew Webster and Kevin Walsh who have a combined experience of 50 years in the travel retail business. In 2007 the company was the proud recipient of the inaugural Frontier ‘Best Supplier of the Year’ award, and compounded its success by receiving this prestigious accolade again in 2010.
Premier Portfolio’s first product, now the company’s signature product, was the Fun Plane. This has now been sold by over 150 airlines worldwide in their own liveries with sales exceeding 2.5 million pieces. In 2002 the Fun Plane won star product at ISPY, and in 2003 was highly commended by the judges of Tax Free’s Frontier awards. The Fun Plane range has expanded to include a collection of 15 different products and is available in ground shop and inflight packaging.
In 2004 Premier Portfolio built on the fantastic success of the Fun Plane by expanding the theme into the marine market. This resulted in the development of the Fun Boat collection and resulted with sales on both ferries and cruise ships throughout the world.
In addition to Fun Plane toys and games, Premier Portfolio has become a leading supplier of electronic games and gadgets which are marketed under the Zipstar brand. These products are suitable for both inflight and ground shops. The range comprises some 20 products, of which 7 are also available in a clam shell packaging. Items include Games Consoles, MP3 Accessories, Clocks, Radios, Torches, Chargers and Book lights.
The next chapter in Premier’s story was the signing of major global licences. This development lead to the production of a range of toys and models under specific airline names. Already selling successfully are toys under the British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, KLM and SAS, resulting in major breakthroughs and sales to the Ground Shops. Other major licenses are being considered.
Premier’s extensive knowledge of travel retail and its sourcing expertise resulted in the provision of corporate gifts and premiums for many international brands including William Grant, Ferrero, Lancaster Group, Seagrams, BAT and B&Q.
Premier’s toy portfolio also includes a Destinational Souvenir Collection, Die-Cast car sets, 3-D puzzles and a range of Plush toys.
In 2009 Premier signed a distribution agreement with Nannini Eyewear, of Italy. This partnership has proved to be a great success. Their Compact Eyewear range includes reading glasses, reading sunglasses and regular sunglasses. These all incorporate Nannini’s patented PVT folding temple system, packing into an ultra thin 10mm case. These glasses have been a massive hit with travellers, and have been listed with 40 airlines.
The company’s latest product additions include Life Balance bands, Mosquito Repellent bands, the Caseti fragrance dispenser and a new range of Sunglasses under the branding Theye.
Premier Portfolio International Limited now services more than 150 clients in over 60 countries. Premier’s client list includes the likes of British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Easyjet, Ryanair, Emirates, Delta, American Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Air France, KLM, SAS, Gebr Heineman, DFS, World Duty Free, Aldeasa, W.H.Smith, Aer Rianta, Dufry, Nuance, Dubai Duty Free, P&O Ferries, Britanny Ferries, Viking Line, Silja Line and Tallink.
Premier continues to look for new opportunities to provide merchandise to the Travel Retail market and attends all the major Travel Retail trade exhibitions. Premier prides itself on offering a first class personalised service from its headquarters in Hampshire, England.