LAREDO, Texas — DutyFreeZone, a leading global player in cross-border duty-free e-commerce and travel retail distribution, has announced a landmark agreement granting it exclusive distribution rights for Corona beer in specific duty-free zones, special territories, and emerging markets.
The partnership represents a strategic expansion for both DutyFreeZone and Corona, aimed at overcoming longstanding regulatory, customs, and logistical barriers that have limited access to the brand in key international trade corridors.
Under the terms of the agreement, DutyFreeZone will oversee the importation, warehousing, and distribution of Corona’s full product range—including bottles, cans, and multi-packs—through its established network of authorized retailers, hospitality operators, and wholesalers across targeted markets worldwide.
Reynald Vito Grattagliano, founder of DutyFreeZone, described the collaboration as a significant endorsement of the company’s capabilities: “Corona is more than just a beer — it’s a symbol of lifestyle, warmth, and global connection. This partnership strengthens our commitment to delivering world-class products to high-potential, underserved, and duty-free markets.”
Corona, originally brewed in Mexico, enjoys global recognition in over 180 countries for its signature clear glass bottle and refreshing flavor, often associated with leisure and sunshine. Through DutyFreeZone’s specialized global logistics network, the brand will now expand its reach into:
- Travel retail channels, including airports, cruise terminals, and land border shops
- Offshore duty-free markets and free trade zones
- Special territories with customized alcohol access regulations
- Emerging markets with fragmented or underdeveloped distribution infrastructures
This agreement not only enables Corona to enter high-growth, premium retail environments with greater brand presence but also provides DutyFreeZone with an enhanced role as a critical logistics and commercial partner for global beverage brands seeking rapid expansion without reliance on traditional distribution methods.
With strategically located warehouses in the United States, Mexico, Curaçao, and Panama, DutyFreeZone promises fulfillment of Corona orders to nearly any market within one week.
Founded in 1998, DutyFreeZone pioneered digital duty-free shopping and today operates multiple logistics centers supporting a diverse product catalog that spans alcoholic beverages, fragrances, electronics, luxury fashion, beauty, and confectionery. The company serves retail consumers, trade buyers, wholesalers, and global brands aiming to broaden their distribution footprint through a trusted international partner.
DutyFreeZone is currently inviting sub-distributors, travel retail operators, and hospitality groups interested in offering Corona and other exclusive brands to collaborate in their respective markets.
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