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Hainan remains the key battleground for the China Duty Free Group parent, with the retailer’s market share increasing by more than two percentage points year-on-year, despite the channel’s slowing growth.
The Estée Lauder Companies today delivered strong Q1 results with sales, margins and earnings per share all in encouraging territory. Asia travel retail is on an upward curve, helping to drive Asia Pacific organic net sales growth of +10%.
The agreement aims to develop Oman Duty Free’s business by attracting leading global brands to the Sultanate of Oman and supporting the Middle East retailer’s international expansion.
Japan’s new tax-refund system aims to simplify refunds for international shoppers and unlock further on-airport spending before departure.
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The Estée Lauder Companies today delivered strong Q1 results with sales, margins and earnings per share all in encouraging territory. Asia travel retail is on an upward curve, helping to drive Asia Pacific organic net sales growth of +10%.
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“Out of 100 passengers, only 22 buy something. So I look at the 78 who don’t buy and say, this is a great opportunity. How do we become more relevant? How do we talk to them? How do we convince them?” asks the Travel Blue boss.
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The 86-passenger facility combines business amenities with a Tanzanian menu showcasing coastal Swahili dishes and locally sourced ingredients.
“Our job is to deliver luxury,” says Thélios Head of Global Travel Retail Alessandro Eucaliptus as he highlights the role of tailored service, Asian-fit eyewear and brand-led activations in supporting the group’s travel retail growth.
Tour Perfumes is showcasing its Kaos fragrance collection at Madrid-Barajas Airport, with a December refresh set to introduce the Merry Tous campaign for the festive season.
Spirit of Excellence recognises airline and commercial partners’ contributions to connectivity and the guest experience at the world’s leading international airport.
The agreement represents Strange Nature’s first foray into the Americas, building off the back of rapidly growing travel retail distribution across Oceania, Asia and the Middle East.
Harding+ Chief Executive Jeremy Fennell offers his early impressions of the cruise retail business and assesses the opportunities that are presenting themselves in a growing travel channel.
“Entrepreneurship is the longest endurance event I’ve ever taken up,” declares the remarkable Founder & CEO of Revelry Distiller and Vanaha Gin. The journey may be lengthy and arduous but it is paying off big time.
The airport company seeks modern concepts for five food & beverage areas and six shops with step-by-step implementation from 2028.
Haribo ‘The Treasure Quest’ brings an interactive Halloween experience to travellers through the Club Avolta loyalty programme, with 17 airport activations across the UK, France, Switzerland, Spain and Türkiye.
The China Tourism Duty Free Group subsidiary underlines it commitment to taking China Chic brands to the international stage.
The Estée Lauder Companies is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to strengthen its data infrastructure and scale AI capabilities under its Beauty Reimagined strategy.
The AI-TS service equips airport baggage trolleys with tablet screens, giving passengers access to personalised flight information, terminal navigation, shopping and dining services, alongside digital advertising.
Coach Travel Retail Director Liam Dewis discusses the brand’s transformation to a ‘Gen Z icon’ and its ambition to recruit the next generation of luxury consumers through what it coins as “expressive luxury” in this video interview with The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan.
Coty Senior Vice President Global Travel Retail Mette Engell outlines how the Coty.Curated strategy is concentrating investment on six priority brands while creating opportunities for new launches.
Coty Travel Retail and Heinemann take travellers on a colourful ‘Joyride’ with the debut of Marc Jacobs Beauty at Sydney Airport.
Our latest images come courtesy of Dubai Duty Free, which is celebrating the Indian festival of lights with high energy and a dash of colour at Dubai International Airport.
Sanad Card holders will receive a -10% discount on eligible purchases and priority payment under the retailer’s partnership with Dubai’s Community Development Authority.
The growth was driven by strong performances in food & beverage, duty free, lounges, ground handling and lease rental, as well as by the impact of Navi Mumbai International Airport’s opening in late 2025.
