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Under the new agreement Hudson will develop duty-free stores across A, N and S concourses as the company extends its existing footprint at the US west-coast airport.
Joël was among the most-respected and liked travel retail executives of his time. The two qualities do not always go together. With Joël they fitted like a fine French glove.
The partnership will combine SK-II’s prestige skincare expertise and pioneering PITERA innovation with Lotte Duty Free’s consumer insights and retail capabilities.
EssilorLuxottica brought luxury craftsmanship, AI eyewear and retail innovation into focus at TFWA Cannes. We feature exclusive comments from Marketing Director Andrea Testaverde on innovation strategy and experiential retail.
Images of the Day
Today’s images, courtesy of Vietnam Duty Free, offer a closer look at the company’s latest retail development at Noi Bai International Airport, marking the end of the first phase of its roll-out at one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing key hubs.
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TFWA Dailies Publisher Paul Hogan and his son Max are running the ‘Kyiv Unbroken Marathon’ this weekend as part of #KickCancerThon, to raise funds for Ukranian child cancer sufferers and an extraordinary charity.
Airport Hospitality World
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Michael Kors is marking World Handbag Day with a Moodie Davitt Report takeover, spotlighting its Fall 2026 campaign and new interpretations of the Bryant, Nolita and Hamilton Moderne handbag families.
L’Oréal Travel Retail’s ‘Destination Beauty’ showcase at TFWA Cannes brought together experiential retail, TREX products, personalised skincare consultations and AI-powered engagement to outline its mission of turning dwell time into wow time.
Muscat International Airport shoppers can discover an expanded Swiss watch selection alongside a locally inspired Rado DiaStar Oman Edition activation in Muscat Duty Free.
Three continents of oak meet in Maker’s Mark World Wood Expedition 01, a travel retail-exclusive (TREX) expression debuting with Avolta ahead of a wider roll-out in 2027.
The new 1,311.5sq m lounge accommodates up to 374 guests, expanding premium lounge options at one of Latin America’s fastest-growing travel hubs.
Tonight, Sunday, TFWA World Exhibition formally kicks off with the traditional Opening Cocktail and no doubt the equally traditional fireworks. How good in our war-torn world they are of the peaceful, celebratory kind.
Travelex is expanding across Doha with a new landside store at Hamad International Airport, additional customer service points at Al Jadeda metro station and a new store in the Matar Qadeem district.
Qatar Duty Free claimed its fourth consecutive Airport Retailer of the Year title at the 2026 Frontier Awards, alongside recognition for its Lancôme Café de la Rose concept.
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Falic Group President Leon Falic says the company plans to expand its luxury store portfolio at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and reveals plans to begin food & beverage operations at the location.
The 2026 edition combined packed business agendas and networking across Cannes with a #KickCancerThon fundraising effort that raised €15,022 for cancer research at The Royal Marsden Hospital.
A new ownership group combining leading Irish drinks figures and US distribution expertise plans to reinvigorate the historic liqueur brand for a new generation.
The Singapore activation forms part of NITR’s continued investment in the KitKat and Formula 1 partnership across global travel retail, using experiential retail and gifting to support confectionery category growth.
The Macallan has launched the TREX Carta Nautica at Singapore Changi Airport with Lotte Duty Free; the brand also unveiled the Mastery Beyond Reason documentary which explores the people and craftsmanship behind its transatlantic sherry cask journey.
Association Française du Travel Retail, which represents the interests of industry players across France, releases a first major study into the contribution of the sector to the economy.
The latest edition of TRI-POD, The Moodie Davitt Report’s video podcast in association with Organico Group, features special guest Sabrina Sakhrani, Co-founder of a remarkable women-led whisky-making enterprise from Yanbaru on the beautiful southern Japanese island of Okinawa.
Building on the momentum of the Sepang race weekend, Cincoro’s ‘Crafted for Champions’ activation brings the motorsport theme into the airport through bold track-inspired elements and product displays.
The new offer follows Shinsegae Duty Free’s airport transfer service, with the retailer partnering with Korean pet-care provider Yeled to address another practical need for travelling customers.
Fever-Tree Retail Operations Director Craig Maitland tells The Moodie Davitt Report how lessons from earlier concepts at Edinburgh and Manchester airports are shaping Fever-Tree’s evolving travel hospitality proposition, as its expanded F&B concept at the key London airport is unveiled.
