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“Our strongest-ever position as a global travel retailer” – WHSmith CEO lauds H1 performance
WHSmith said it has reached its “strongest-ever position as a global travel retailer” as performance in the channel continues to grow.
With global air traffic having returned to pre-pandemic levels, Lagardère Travel Retail delivered an increase in revenue in the majority of its operating regions. North Asia, however, was a notable exception.
WHSmith said it has reached its “strongest-ever position as a global travel retailer” as performance in the channel continues to grow.
The luxury goods powerhouse attributed the sales decline to sluggish market conditions, notably in China, and the ongoing transitions within the group’s houses. But Kering Eyewear bucked the negative trend.
Leading cruise retailer Starboard is introducing a new initiative, Curators of Style, tailored for guests onboard partner cruiseline Celebrity Cruises.
If The Trinity Forum host signing ceremony held last night in Ho Chi Minh City is anything to go by, the actual event promises to be an extraordinary affair. The importance of the world’s leading airport commercial revenues conference coming to Vietnam for the first time was underlined by the presence of an array of top political and aviation officials.
Airport Dimensions Senior Vice President of Global Business Development Chris Gwilliam reacts exclusively to The Moodie Davitt Report about the key findings from the company’s annual survey, which takes a deep dive into airport passenger behaviour, desires and trends.
Koskenkorva Vodka, which already has a strong presence in the Nordics and Germany, plans to further expand its presence in global travel retail.
We bring you a new edition of our column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
Areas Concepts & Standards Worldwide Director Mathieu Herrero talks about the work of his department, brand strategy, putting culinary first and the Areas Spirit in this interview.
“Our multipolar approach to beauty – from luxury to mass, professional to dermatological, in all channels, all price points, and all geographies – allows us to seize all growth opportunities and offset temporary points of softness,” says L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus.
We spoke to CEO Richard Bye about how iCoupon is delivering incremental revenue streams to a global network of airports, airlines and retailers using its innovative digital vouchering platform.
The Doha travel hub also claimed the top honours for airport shopping, while Istanbul Airport triumphed in the Dining Experience category.