travel retail

Western Sydney International Airport Readies for Passenger Launch with Curated Retail

The airport's general manager of retail outlines the ambitious retail and dining offer as the 24-hour gateway prepares for passenger flights starting 25 October.

Senegalese pride drives Lagardère Travel Retail’s African success

Lagardère Travel Retail’s West, Central & East Africa division, based in Dakar, is led by a young, diverse team that champions local talent and innovation at Blaise Diagne International Airport.

Foreigner Sales Remain Soft in South Korean Duty Free Despite Rising Shopper Numbers

International customers continue to dominate South Korean downtown duty-free sales, accounting for 85.7% of revenue on just 51.5% of shoppers, but their spending eased month-on-month in May, signaling persistent softness.

Mondelez WTR and Extime Duty Free launch Toblerone activation at Paris airports

Mondelez World Travel Retail and Extime Paris Duty Free have unveiled a multi-location Toblerone campaign at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, featuring a branded shop-in-shop, personalised gifting and limited-edition Swarovski crystal bars.

Travel Retail Consortium to Walk 100km for Macmillan Cancer Support on Halloween

The UK Travel Retail Consortium will undertake a collective 100km Halloween Walk on 31 October to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support as part of the #KickCancerThon campaign.

Lotte Duty Free Marks 100 Days of Incheon Airport Comeback with Promotions and K-pop Star Event

Lotte Duty Free celebrated the 100-day milestone of its renewed Incheon Airport store with a ceremony featuring brand ambassador aespa, exclusive promotions, and shopping benefits aimed at capitalizing on recovering passenger traffic.

Aesop Women's Library Makes Travel Retail Debut with CDFG in Hainan

L'Oréal-owned beauty brand Aesop has launched its Women's Library initiative in travel retail for the first time, partnering with China Duty Free Group at the cdf Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex in Hainan. Throughout July, shelves are stocked with books by female authors instead of products.

Gebr. Heinemann and Pernod Ricard bring Skrewball whiskey to European travel retail

Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail and Gebr. Heinemann have partnered to introduce Skrewball, a peanut butter-flavored American whiskey, to European duty-free stores this month. The launch spans seven airports across Europe.

Chanel opens standalone beauty boutique at Toronto Pearson in partnership with Avolta

Shinsegae Duty Free Opens Health Supplement Pop-Up in Myeong-dong

Shinsegae Duty Free has launched a pop-up store dedicated to health supplements at its flagship Myeong-dong location in Seoul, featuring brands such as NutriOne Life and Foodology.

PMI GTR and Frankfurt Airport Retail Launch IQOS and VEEV Pop-Ups

Philip Morris International Global Travel Retail and Frankfurt Airport Retail have opened new pop-up installations at Frankfurt Airport to showcase IQOS and VEEV products.

Clarins Launches Beauty Concierge at Changi Airport with Singapore-Inspired Pop-Up

Clarins has debuted its Beauty Concierge concept globally at Changi Airport, featuring a Singapore-themed pop-up with personalized skincare services and exclusive travel retail offerings.

Reese's Launches 'Take Home the Cup' Travel Retail Campaign for FIFA World Cup

The Hershey Company has rolled out a new travel retail campaign for Reese's, themed around football and timed with the FIFA World Cup. The initiative includes exclusive packaging, airport pop-ups, and interactive experiences across major international airports.

Lark Distilling Co. Debuts in Asia Travel Retail with Lotte Duty Free at Changi Airport

Tasmanian whisky house Lark Distilling Co. launches at Singapore Changi Airport via a partnership with Lotte Duty Free, marking its first Asia travel retail presence.

Jägermeister launches immersive dual-store concept at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3

Mast-Jägermeister has opened its first fully immersive airport concept in Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3, featuring two complementary spaces designed to blend storytelling, retail and digital engagement over a year-long activation.

Carnival UK executive urges brands to capitalise on cruise retail's unique guest access

Cruise retail offers brands extended time to build relationships with guests, a luxury rarely found in other travel retail channels, according to Carnival UK Associate Vice President for Onboard Revenue Susan Reid.

CNSC wins arrivals duty-free concession at Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport

Sinopharm-owned China National Service Corporation (CNSC) has secured the arrivals duty-free contract at Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport, giving it control of both departures and arrivals duty-free stores at the Fujian province gateway.

Antalya Airport Selected to Host FAB 2027 Conference

The 2027 Airport Food & Beverage + Hospitality Conference and Awards will take place at Antalya Airport in Turkey on 3-4 June, as announced at the close of this year’s event in Bangalore.

ARI spreads joy across global network with June 'Joy On Your Way' campaigns

Travel retailer ARI celebrated its 'Joy On Your Way' brand platform throughout June with a series of campaigns highlighting local culture, sustainability and premium brand launches across its global operations.

CNSC Secures Eight-Year Arrivals Duty-Free Concession at Guiyang International Airport

Sinopharm-owned China National Service Corporation has won an eight-year arrivals duty-free concession at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, marking its first such store at the airport and a key expansion into Southwest China.

CNSC to open arrivals duty-free store at Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport T2

Sinopharm-owned China National Service Corporation (CNSC) has won a concession for a 197 sq m arrivals duty-free store at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport Terminal 2, expanding its presence in the city to three duty-free outlets.

Lagardère Travel Retail launches Absolut x Tabasco pop-ups across European airports

Cartwright & Butler Launches Channel-Exclusive St Andrew's Flag Tin in Scottish Airports

British fine-food brand Cartwright & Butler has unveiled a travel retail-exclusive St Andrew’s Flag Tin, available from July at World Duty Free stores across Scotland.

Perth Airport Unveils Revitalised Terminal 1 International Retail and Dining Precinct

Perth Airport has opened 14 new and refreshed outlets in its Terminal 1 International precinct, featuring Western Australian brands and global retail partners.

Zhuhai Duty Free wins arrivals concession at Guangzhou Nansha Port

Zhuhai Duty Free Group has secured the contract to operate the inbound duty-free shop at Guangzhou Nansha Passenger Port, complementing its existing departures concession and expanding its footprint in the Greater Bay Area.

Kavalan Unveils Limited-Edition Solist Madeira Cask for Travel Retail

Kavalan Distillery has launched a one-litre limited edition of its Solist Madeira Cask Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky for global travel retail, rolling out across key Asian markets including South Korea, Singapore and Japan.

Marcolin and Heinemann Launch Travel Retail-Exclusive GUESS Eyewear Sunglasses

A new crystal blush colourway of a best-selling GUESS Eyewear summer style is now available exclusively at Gebr. Heinemann airport stores, complete with a collectable branded cloth.

Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Mediterranean Essences Expands Travel Retail Campaign with Bouquiniste Pop-Ups

Coty Travel Retail is rolling out immersive bouquiniste-inspired pop-ups for the Chloé fragrance collection across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas, building on the March launch.

JCDecaux Launches Flightpath Advertising Solution at London Event

JCDecaux introduced Flightpath, a new advertising campaign designed around the full passenger journey, during a London briefing that also celebrated an eight-year concession extension at Heathrow Airport.

House of Suntory Opens Pop-Up and Permanent Space at Paris CDG Airport

The House of Suntory, in partnership with Extime Duty Free, has launched a pop-up store in Terminal 1 and a permanent brand space in Terminal 2 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, offering immersive whisky tastings and experiences.