Sales Channels for Successful Distribution

Sales Channels

Duty-free exports primarily utilize international transit hubs and travel-related environments as sales channels, including airports (which have a dominant market share), seaports, onboard aircraft/ferries, cruise ships, and border stores. These tax-exempt zones allow brands to sell goods directly to travelers between customs borders, often in highly regulated retail spaces.

Our primary sales channels are focused on the segments of:

Commercial Cargo Vessels

Cruise Lines

Overseas U.S. Embassies

U.S.based foreign Embassies and Consulates

International Catering & Workboat Companies

U.S and Foreign Military

Border Stores / Mexico South America

Executive Airports

Pleasure Yachts

Individual Duty Free Shops

Ferries

Select Resorts

Freight Forwarding, Warehouse, and Customs Broker Services

E-commerceInnovations

Streiffer Duty Free has driven growth in the Embassy channel via our innovative web retail platform. Our Platform verifies Foreign Consulate / Embassy information and eligibility at account registration. Inventory is updated in real-time – payment is
made securely and safely via Credit Card, PayPal, or ACH transfer.

Diplomat and Embassy Sales

Diplomat Channel sales target all State Department workers actively working on a foreign Embassy or Consulate, including but not limited to the following personnel: Ambassadors – Diplomats – Counselors – Defense Attachés – Secretaries and Human Resources Personnel.
A standard embassy operates through multiple specialized divisions staffed by a sizable professional workforce. It serves an international clientele that often includes affluent demographics with significant disposable income. Embassy structures typically feature departments ranging from political affairs and economic diplomacy to consular services and trade promotion. Procurement officers utilize our products for stocking at the Embassy Recreation Association Bar or Café, where spirits are visible and can be ordered by members.

The consumer base engaging with embassy services—particularly in commercial and visa sectors—often reflects higher socioeconomic brackets. This is consistent with broader spending trends showing sustained discretionary expenditures among affluent households despite economic pressures.