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Mondelez travel retail chief says confectionery's 8% purchase rate is a relevance gap, not a demand gap
Mondelez World Travel Retail's Joost Rosmuller argues that with 91% of consumers snacking daily but only 8% buying confectionery in duty free, the industry's challenge is engagement rather than appetite. He points to a projected duty-free market of US$87 billion by 2031 as room to grow.
Ferrero Travel Market Targets Younger Travellers With Biscuits and Digital Engagement
Ferrero Travel Market executives Roberta Masia and Chiara di Canossa outlined the group's push into biscuits, evolving flavour preferences and digital engagement with younger travellers in an interview at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.
Harding+ plans 300 cruise retail activations across 40-plus ships in 2026
Harding+ has set out plans for about 300 brand activations across more than 40 cruise ships in 2026, alongside new product launches and deeper collaboration with brand partners.
Vietnam Duty Free reports strong early sales at Noi Bai airport stores
Vietnam Duty Free says its newly opened shops at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi are drawing encouraging consumer response and sales. The retailer opened the stores with an inauguration on 15 October.
Ospree Duty Free Takes Double Gold at Spiritz Achievers' Awards 2026
Ospree Duty Free, operated by Mumbai Travel Retail Limited, won two gold honours at the Spiritz Achievers' Awards 2026 for its Chivas Regal 15 Year Old launch activation with Pernod Ricard and its 'Spirit of India' initiative with House of Rampur.
Philip Morris Travel Retail Unit Lifts Smoke-Free Growth as Q3 Revenue Reaches $11.4 Billion
Philip Morris International's global travel retail business helped drive smoke-free growth in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, with IQOS heated tobacco share at duty-free airports rising 1.6 percentage points to 19.6%. Group net revenues for the quarter climbed 5.5% to US$11.4 billion.
Montblanc and Gassan open redesigned boutique at Amsterdam Schiphol
Montblanc has opened a 35sq m redesigned boutique in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's Terminal 2 transit area with retail partner Gassan, offering writing instruments, leather goods and Swiss-made timepieces.
daa International Wins Contract for VIP Terminal at Washington Dulles
daa International has been awarded a contract to develop, lease and operate a 37,000 sq ft VIP passenger terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport, with initial design visuals showing luxury-led interiors and private security screening.
Vietnam Duty Free opens at Hanoi's Noi Bai as Western Sydney and Paris retail plans take shape
Vietnam Duty Free has inaugurated its store at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, headlining a trio of travel retail developments that also includes the retail build-out at Western Sydney International Airport and a spirits collaboration at Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Zhuhai Duty Free Reopens Expanded Arrivals Store at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Port
Zhuhai Duty Free has reopened its arrivals duty-free outlet at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge's Zhuhai-Hong Kong Port after relocating and expanding the space, adding categories and speeding up checkout for travellers arriving from Hong Kong.
Sprayground and Harding+ launch underwater pop-up aboard P&O Cruises' Arvia
Harding+ has teamed up with New York fashion label Sprayground for an underwater-inspired pop-up on P&O Cruises' Arvia, featuring graphic-led backpacks, luggage and travel accessories. The activation runs until late October across Norwegian Fjords and Mediterranean itineraries.
Shannon Duty Free Puts Irish Whiskey at the Forefront of Destination Retail
Source signal: Images of the Day: Savouring a taste of Ireland at Shannon Duty Free
Rituals Expands to 120 Travel Retail Doors, L'Oréal Rethinks Airport Beauty in October Wellbeing Curated
Source signal: Rituals growth, L’Oréal beauty vision and airport wellness innovation feature in latest Wellbeing Curated
Costa Coffee maps a more varied airport coffee journey as traveller habits shift
Costa Coffee International Managing Director Sam O'Brien says airport coffee is moving beyond a single format, as passengers seek convenience, quality and familiarity at different points in their journey.
Altavia Travel Retail White Paper Charts Shift From Indian Passenger Traffic to Spending
Altavia Travel Retail has published a white paper on how airports, retailers and brands can convert India's fast-growing traveller base into sales, pointing to a projected fourfold rise in Indian spending across Asia Pacific travel retail between 2025 and 2035.
TREX Awards 2027 opens entries in hunt for travel retail-exclusive standouts
Submissions have opened for the third edition of the TREX Awards, a global cross-category programme honouring travel retail-exclusive products and initiatives. Entries close on 8 January 2027, with results due in the first quarter of the year.
Vinarchy Bets on Consumer Insight to Grow Wine Sales in Travel Retail
Vinarchy, the wine group formed by merging Accolade Wines and Pernod Ricard Winemakers, is placing consumer research, product innovation and experiential marketing at the centre of its travel retail strategy.
ARI chief Ray Hernan says travel retail must sharpen its pitch on value
ARI Chief Executive Ray Hernan tells Dermot Davitt that travel retail has to communicate value more convincingly, champion local products with authenticity and stay relevant to travelling consumers. The interview appears in the September/October Cannes edition.
Masra Duty Free Mourns Colleague Killed in Riyadh Airport Terminal 3 Incident
Masra Duty Free has confirmed that one of its employees died and several others were injured in an incident at Riyadh Airport's Terminal 3 on Saturday, with acting CEO Ian Foster offering condolences and pledging continued support to affected staff and families.
L’Oréal Travel Retail and Avolta sign circularity roadmap targeting 10% refill formats by 2030
L’Oréal Travel Retail and Avolta have formalised a sustainability-linked business plan covering refillable beauty and lower supply chain emissions across international travel hubs. The agreement, signed at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, is anchored by an ambition of 10% refill formats by 2030.
Groupe ADP Hands Carrefour Eight-Year Deal for Nine Paris Airport Convenience Stores
Carrefour has won an eight-year contract to run nine convenience food stores at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly airports under its Carrefour City banner, following a competitive tender.
Montblanc returns to Singapore Changi with Terminal 1 boutique alongside Gassan
Montblanc has opened a boutique at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1 in partnership with retail partner Gassan, marking the Maison's return to the Southeast Asian gateway.
Guernsey Keeps Duty-Free Allowances Unchanged After Budget Review
The States of Guernsey has decided against altering its duty-free allowance regime following a review, a move welcomed by the UK Travel Retail Forum as a boost for tourism and transport links.
Avolta's Hudson Secures 20-Year Duty-Free Deal at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
Avolta has won a 20-year duty-free contract at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport through its Hudson brand, covering more than 2,800sq m of new travel retail space across three concourses.
TWG Tea Opens 2,700sq ft Tea Gallery Flagship at Singapore Changi Airport
TWG Tea has unveiled its largest global flagship, the TWG Tea Gallery, in Changi Airport Terminal 3. The 2,700sq ft store sits under a 23-foot-high ceiling and is billed as the brand's most ambitious retail expression to date.
CVH Spirits puts Bunnahabhain The Uncharted Coast range in Cannes spotlight
CVH Spirits has showcased its travel retail-exclusive Bunnahabhain The Uncharted Coast collection at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, with the four-expression range including two new releases.
Chocodate Unveils Destination-Led Travel Retail-Exclusive Packs at TFWA Cannes
Dubai-based Chocodate is presenting a new travel retail-exclusive range with destination-specific packaging across six regional editions at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, led by a UAE pack featuring the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab.
Travel Retail Fine Wine Alliance Returns to Cannes with Expanded Line-Up
The Travel Retail Fine Wine Alliance is making its fifth appearance at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, showcasing wines from its members’ portfolios and welcoming Herita Marzotto Wine Estates as a new member focused on sustainable winemaking.
Shilla Duty Free Singapore Marks 12 Years at Changi Airport With Beauty Push and BABYMONSTER Ticket Draw
The Shilla Duty Free Singapore is marking 12 years as master tenant of Changi Airport's beauty concession with a month-long October campaign that adds four new brands and offers shoppers a shot at concert tickets.
VMH Swiss to Debut Mettler 1929 and Victoria 1905 in Travel Retail at TFWA Cannes
Brand representative VMH Swiss is bringing Swiss premium skincare label Mettler 1929 and Swedish heritage skincare name Victoria 1905 into the travel retail channel, using next week's TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes as the launch platform.
Food Accademia Founder Fabrizio Canal Says Italy Is the Hero Product in Travel Retail
Source signal: On the record with travel retail’s roving buongustai, Food Accademia Founder Fabrizio Canal
Corrigans take Havadrink Enterprises into travel retail with DeGroff spirits portfolio
Drinks industry veteran Steve Corrigan and his wife Joanne are re-establishing their New York business Havadrink Enterprises as a travel retail venture, backed by a partnership with cocktail figure Dale DeGroff and Oregon-based Hood River Distillers.
Al Waha Duty Free Debuts Masra Flagship Brand at TFWA Cannes
The Riyadh-based travel retailer, owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, is introducing its flagship retail brand Masra at the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes next week. The launch blends international and Saudi-origin fragrances, beauty, gifts and travel essentials.
Avolta to bring Hawaii-rooted dining to three island airports
Travel retailer Avolta has partnered with the Hawaii Department of Transportation to launch a new wave of food and beverage concepts at Daniel K. Inouye International, Lihue and Kahului airports, with its HMSHost division developing and running the venues.
Lagardère Travel Retail Deploys AI Skin Analysis at Three European Airports
Lagardère Travel Retail has teamed up with beauty tech firm Perfect Corp. to offer AI-powered skincare diagnostics and tailored product recommendations at airports in Prague, Rome and Amsterdam, with two more locations planned by the end of 2026.
UK Conservatives Pledge Return of Tourist Tax-Free Shopping, but Airports Left Out
The UK's opposition Conservative Party has pledged to bring back tax-free shopping for overseas visitors if it returns to government, reversing the 2021 abolition of the VAT Retail Export Scheme. The plan stops short of restoring tax-free sales at UK airports.
China Duty Free Group rolls out 'Super Golden Week' campaign across six Hainan stores
China Duty Free Group has launched a themed campaign across its six stores in Hainan, timed to the Mid-Autumn Festival on 25 September and the National Day holiday from 1 to 7 October. The promotion blends shopping incentives with entertainment and airport services.
Vietnam Duty Free Opens 600sq m Store at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport Terminal 2
Vietnam Duty Free has officially opened a 600sq m departures store at Noi Bai International Airport Terminal 2 in Hanoi, pairing international labels with a curated section of Vietnamese products.
Ian Macleod Distillers Adds Glengoyne and Tamdhu Travel Retail Exclusives
Ian Macleod Distillers is broadening its global travel retail range with two channel-exclusive aged malts from Glengoyne and Tamdhu, plus new packaging for Smokehead Extra Rare.
Avolta Opens Revamped Geneva Airport Food Court as First Phase of Six-Year F&B Contract
Avolta has unveiled a reworked landside food court at Geneva Airport, completing the first phase of a six-year food and beverage agreement that spans 12 locations and more than 3,000sq m.
Old Pulteney Marks 200 Years With 'Harbour in a Storm' Airport Activations
Old Pulteney's bicentenary campaign pairs its 'Harbour in a Storm' theme with immersive airport experiences and some of the distillery's rarest whiskies in Edinburgh, London and Paris.
Shiseido's Fran Law: Cultural partnerships drive travel retail conversion
Shiseido Travel Retail executive Fran Law outlines how the beauty group uses celebrity and artist collaborations, connected consumer journeys and airport activations to turn cultural relevance into commercial value.
Sazerac closes deal for fast-growing Au Vodka
Drinks group Sazerac has completed its acquisition of Au Vodka, the Welsh premium vodka label that has built a strong following in UK travel retail. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Charlotte Tilbury opens first Asia Pacific travel retail boutiques at KLIA and Bangkok
Source signal: Charlotte Tilbury brings Hollywood glamour to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airports
Asia's Airports Are Filling Up Again, but Travel-Retail Tills Are Not Ringing
Passenger numbers are climbing across Asian airports and travellers are lingering in terminals, yet duty-free and travel-retail sales keep lagging. Retailers say the missing link is conversion, not footfall.
Pernod Ricard, Heinemann Open Permanent Whisky Emporium at Sydney Airport Terminal 1
A permanent Whisky Emporium grouping five Pernod Ricard Scotch whisky brands has opened in Sydney Airport Terminal 1 under a partnership with Heinemann Oceania and the airport.
Moët & Chandon brings Formula 1 podium experience to Madrid airport with Avolta
Moët Hennessy Travel Retail and Avolta have opened the first Moët & Chandon x Formula 1 activation in global travel retail, a pop-up at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport that runs through the end of September.
Lagardère Travel Retail Cambodia Marks First Anniversary at Techo International Airport
Lagardère Travel Retail Cambodia is celebrating one year of retail and food & beverage operations at Techo International Airport, including Aelia Duty Free, The Gallery In, Eye Love and Marché.
Dubai Duty Free and Emirates sign exclusive passenger benefits deal at DXB Terminal 3
Dubai Duty Free and Emirates have agreed a partnership giving the airline's passengers exclusive offers at DDF shops across Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3.
Erborian Rolls Out Triple Care BB Milk Across European Travel Retail
Erborian has launched Triple Care BB Milk, a three-in-one hybrid beauty product, with European travel retail distribution beginning in October and a month-long activation at Madrid-Barajas Airport.
WEPURPLE to Host Free 15-Minute Sample2Skin Beauty Sessions at TFWA Cannes
The integrated design and marketing group will run complimentary 15-minute Sample2Skin sessions during the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, spotlighting beauty sampling as a route into an estimated US$8 billion impulse-purchase opportunity in travel retail.
Henkell Freixenet Adds Canned Spritz Formats To Travel Retail Line-Up
Source signal: Henkell Freixenet taps spritz and ready-to-drink trends with new travel retail innovations
Dubai Duty Free Installs Red Telephone So Travellers Can Record Voice Messages Home
A bright red telephone at Dubai International Airport invites passengers to pick up the receiver and record a voice message for loved ones, sharing memories of their trip. The installation is the latest Dubai Duty Free effort to turn an airport stop into a participatory experience.
Avolta takes two 11-year F&B contracts at Brasília Airport, opening first hybrid retail-dining concept in Brazil
Avolta has secured two 11-year food and beverage contracts at Brasília International Airport, extending its long-running retail presence there into dining and launching its first hybrid retail and F&B concept in Brazil.
Harmeet Grover joins Redesign Group India as Head of Strategy and Development for Travel Retail and F&B
Travel retail and aviation veteran Harmeet Grover has joined Redesign Group's India network as Head of Strategy and Development – Travel Retail and F&B India, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to the consultancy.
Queen Alia International Airport opens concessionaire search
Airport International Group is inviting expressions of interest from operators for food & beverage, duty free and convenience concessions at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. The long-term partnership could run through 2039.
Chloé and Lagardère Debut Bouquiniste Fragrance Pop-Up at Geneva Airport
Coty and Lagardère Travel Retail have launched the Chloé Bouquiniste pop-up at Geneva Airport, marking the concept's first European travel retail appearance and putting the spotlight on Chloé's premium and ultra-premium fragrance lines.
Avolta Provisionally Wins Guam Airport Specialty Retail and F&B Concessions
Avolta has been provisionally awarded the specialty retail and food & beverage concessions at A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Guam. Lotte Duty Free will continue running the retail concession until December 20 as final negotiations proceed.
DPT Antwerp scales travel retail to 118 doors as CEO stresses craft consistency
Antwerp-based jewellery house DPT Antwerp has grown its travel retail footprint by 38% year-on-year to 118 points of sale, with co-founder and CEO Edward Verté saying expansion must go hand in hand with craftsmanship and consistency.
Cartwright & Butler unveils premium-focused brand refresh for travel retail
British fine food brand Cartwright & Butler has launched a refreshed visual identity and a sharper focus on premium gifting, snacking and confectionery, building on two years of growth in global travel retail.
Paradies Lagardère opens five locally inspired retail concepts at Portland International Airport
The travel retailer has partnered with Port of Portland to launch five new stores at PDX, spotlighting Oregon brands, independent makers and community institutions.
Beluga Vodka and Heinemann launch Art Deco pop-up at Hamburg Airport
Beluga Vodka has teamed with travel retailer Heinemann on a summer activation at Hamburg Airport, featuring guided tastings and a branded passport cover gift. The Art Deco-inspired pop-up runs through 31 August.
TAV Operation Services unveils Treva platform to manage the full airport journey
TAV Operation Services has introduced Treva, a digital platform that consolidates airport services from duty-free shopping to lounge access, with the goal of streamlining the entire traveller experience.
Gebr. Heinemann and Berlin Brandenburg Airport Extend Partnership with Major Retail Expansion
Gebr. Heinemann has renewed its duty-free and travel value contract with Berlin Brandenburg Airport, planning to expand Terminal 1 retail space to around 3,800 square metres.
Sol de Janeiro Brings ‘Make Life Cheirosa’ Pop-Up to Antalya Airport
L’Occitane Travel Retail and ATÜ Duty Free have launched a major Sol de Janeiro activation at Antalya Airport Terminal 2, featuring an immersive wellness lounge and digital experiences through April.
Pernod Ricard travel retail sales decline 3% in FY26 on mixed regional performance
Source signal: Mixed bag for Pernod Ricard global travel retail in FY26 as sales ease -3%
CDFG Releases 'From Traffic to Value' Consumer White Paper 2025-2026
China Duty Free Group has published its Consumer White Paper 2025-2026, examining consumer trends, category evolution and channel shifts in the global duty-free and travel retail market. The report aims to foster industry consensus on high-quality development.
Kurate International expands Belle & Beau travel retail offer with new jewellery and watches
Kurate International has enlarged Belle & Beau's travel retail assortment with fresh jewellery and watch launches, supported by a brand refresh and a gift-with-purchase extension.
Vienna Airport Group posts H1 profit rise but flags competitiveness threat
Vienna Airport Group reported a 7% improvement in first-half net profit to €123.2 million, helped by cost controls and strong traffic at Malta and Kosice airports. Joint CEO and CFO Günther Ofner warned that Austria is losing ground as an aviation location.
Qatar Duty Free and Nestlé Bring Exclusive KitKat Japan Pop-Up to Doha Airport
Qatar Duty Free and Nestlé International Travel Retail have launched a limited-time KitKat 'Taste of Japan' activation at Hamad International Airport, featuring regional flavours and a Gachapon capsule-toy twist.
Cartier and CDFG open relocated Shenzhen Bao'an airport boutique
Cartier has opened a relocated boutique at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in partnership with China Duty Free Group, reinforcing its presence at the fast-growing Chinese aviation hub.
Auckland Airport retail income falls 4% as refurbishment and duty-free changes bite
Auckland Airport's retail income declined 4% year on year to NZ$181 million for the fiscal year ended 30 June, despite a higher passenger spend rate, as refurbishment, new concession terms and a category mix shift weighed on results.
Dance and Theatrical Show Stops Travellers at Cancún Airport
Passengers in departures at Cancún International Airport were delighted by an exhilarating dance and theatrical performance last weekend, staged outside the Avolta-run Cancún Duty Free.
Passenger Traffic Growth Outpaces Copenhagen Airports' 6% Rise in H1 Commercial Income
Copenhagen Airports' first-half commercial income rose 6% to DKK1.05 billion (US$164 million) as passenger traffic climbed 9% to a record 16.1 million. Concession revenue at the Danish gateway reached DKK471 million (US$73.6 million).
Asia travel retail rebound powers Estée Lauder’s return to growth
Source signal: Reigniting growth: Asia travel retail recovery buoys The Estée Lauder Companies’ full-year results
LVMH Offloads Zayed International Airport Duty-Free Operations to Falic Group
LVMH has agreed to sell its DFS duty-free business at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to Miami-based Falic Group, parent of Duty Free Americas. The deal, expected to close in Q3, expands Falic’s Middle East presence.
Strange Nature Gin Taps SipWell for European Travel Retail Expansion
New Zealand gin brand Strange Nature has appointed UK-based SipWell as its European travel retail distribution partner, marking its entry into the region's duty-free channel. The brand currently sells across 33 airport and cruise locations worldwide.
CocoCart Expands Premium Dining Portfolio Across Mumbai Airports
CocoCart is boosting its premium F&B offering across Mumbai airports, with Venchi and Neuhaus now open and Bateel, Le Pain Quotidien and Vapiano set to introduce new dining formats in the coming months.
Liht Organics targets travellers with exclusive beauty duos and serum launch
Singapore-based Liht Organics has expanded its travel retail lineup with two exclusive product duos and a new lash and brow serum, all formulated with high percentages of certified organic ingredients.
Rémy Cointreau and Avolta launch immersive Metaxa 12 Stars campaign across Greek airports
Source signal: Rémy Cointreau and Avolta put Metaxa 12 Stars in the spotlight with immersive Greek airport campaign