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Dual triumph for Lagardère AWPL as it snaps up Western Sydney Airport duty-free & travel essentials concessions
In big breaking news, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has awarded Lagardère AWPL dual decade-long concessions at Australia’s new 24-hour international gateway.
Hong Kong Airport issues tenders for speciality packaged food and children’s product concessions
The speciality packaged foods opportunity comprises a 17sq m unit at Level 6, Departures West Hall, while the children’s toys, books and entertainment concession includes a 58sq m space at Level 6, Departures Southwest Concourse.
LagardèreAWPL enhances Wellington Airport’s retail mix with Discover and Relay
The two concepts add to the airport’s expanding retail mix, which includes Tech2Go, Amuse and Duty Free @ WLG.
Images of the Day: IRHPL boosts Delhi Airport retail footprint with 14th Neo Travel store
Today’s images are shared by Kavita Tiwari, India Retails & Hospitality (IRHPL) Group Vice President for Group Business Expansion and New Projects, celebrating the opening of another Neo Travel location at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
Exclusive: Schiphol Group to issue major RFP for airside travel essentials contract
As the airside travel essentials and convenience business comes to market at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, we speak to Schiphol Group about the opportunity.
Baltona extends Warsaw Chopin Airport presence with La Maison du Luxe and Zoom stores
La Maison du Luxe features handbags, sunglasses and fashion accessories, while Zoom is Baltona’s latest convenience store concept.
India Retails & Hospitality elevates Delhi Airport retail mix with cross-category store openings
The latest retail additions include Neo Travel, Renee Cosmetics, The Olfactive, Giva jewellery, Hush Puppies, Samsonite, Hidesign and United Colors of Benetton.
Hong Kong International Airport invites bids for bookshop and lifestyle concession in Terminal 1
The contract covers three units in Terminal 1, including 52sq m at the Departures Southwest Concourse on Level 6; 50sq m at the Departures Satellite Concourse on Level 5; and 45sq m at the Departures Midfield Concourse on Level 6.
WHSmith invests in Manchester and Liverpool airports with new stores and Grindsmith launch
The latest WHSmith investments in major North of England travel hubs include a travel essentials store and the Grindsmith café at Manchester, and an exanded one-stop-shop at Liverpool.
Images of the Day: #MIABooksWithAnAltitude turns storm delays into story time
Today’s images come from Miami International Airport, where #MIABooksWithAnAltitude turned flight delays into a heartwarming community moment, complete with an appearance from Avi the therapy poodle.
Dubai Duty Free starts 2026 with a bang as best-ever January sales soar to US$235 million
Gold glitters, precious jewellery shines, fashion flourishes and electronics spark. They were the outstanding categories as Dubai Duty Free posted the third-highest monthly sales in its history.
Lagardère Travel Retail extends presence at Geneva Airport with Relay, Swiss Stories and Tech2Go
The retailer’s latest success represents a key step in its growth strategy, with stores offering a curated selection of travel essentials, souvenirs and electronics, set to open in the secure passenger zone in September.
