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Avolta Extends Lead in Global Travel Retail Rankings for Third Year
Avolta has retained the top spot in an annual ranking of the world’s largest travel retailers, based on 2025 turnover. The group also leads in food and beverage and the combined retail and F&B table.
In the newly released annual guide to global travel retail, Avolta has kept its lead for a third consecutive year. The group heads the ranking measured by 2025 turnover, underlining the scale and breadth of its business.
China Duty Free Group and Lagardère Travel Retail complete the top three in the retail table. In the separate travel food and beverage ranking, SSP Group and Areas follow Avolta.
The report’s commentary examines the performance and prospects of the leading players. It highlights forces reshaping the industry, including changing consumer behaviour, softer Chinese spending, pressure on the Korean duty-free market, and geopolitical uncertainty.
These dynamics are influencing how major travel retailers adapt their strategies in a competitive global landscape.