Brand News
Chinese authorities announce key policy measures to drive duty-free consumption
In major breaking news, key Chinese regulators today announced a series of proactive measures designed to improve the country’s duty-free shop policy.
The Estée Lauder Companies hails ‘pivotal year’ as Q1 travel retail rebound drives growth
The US beauty house today reported a solid start to fiscal 2026, with net sales rising +4% to US$3.5 billion and organic sales up +3% for the three months ended 30 September.
Mondelez World Travel Retail unveils Destination: Value vision to redefine growth
In a compelling webinar, Mondelez WTR presented its Destination: Value vision – a data-led, cross-category growth strategy that shifts the focus from duty-free savings to experiential and collaborative value creation.
Images of the Day: How Labubu and friends brought fun, joy and surprise through Qatar Duty Free
Pop Mart at Hamad International Airport is about fun, joy and surprise (can you imagine an already excited child’s delight when they sight Labubu in an airport?)
iStore extends consumer technology offer at Toronto Pearson with automated retail units
“As the retail landscape continues to evolve, we understand the growing need for convenient shopping options for our travellers,” says Toronto Pearson Director, Concessions and Partnership Development Commercial Joe Daiello.
Rémy Cointreau cuts full-year trading outlook amid continuing China and US market challenges
Rémy Cointreau noted that recent disruption to travel retail, led by the suspension of Cognac imports to the China duty-free market, was now “on a path to normalisation”.
Opinion: Shiseido’s Janice Li on the new mindset driving discovery in global travel retail
Shiseido Vice President of Business Strategy & Development Janice Li explores how a new ‘explorer mindset’ – rooted in authenticity, culture and discovery – is reshaping traveller expectations and redefining beauty in travel retail.
Rituals celebrates summer European travel retail campaign for Karma Suncare range
Key activations spanned airports, cruise ships and ferries across Europe and featured grab & go gondolas, scratch & sniff cards and exclusive GWPs.
Tale of Wonders: Guerlain unveils artistic holiday makeup and fragrance collection
The collection is a celebration of craftsmanship and creativity brought to life through collaborations with paper artist Aurély Cerise, designer Mélissandre Vidal and sculptor Géraldine Gonzalez.
Travel Blue names Alan Brennan as Global Commercial Director
Brennan, who previously held senior leadership roles with PanzerGlass and Nestlé, is tasked with driving the next phase of international growth for the travel accessories specialist.
‘Wonders Reimagined’ – Changi Airport Group and Lotte Duty Free wow with WOWS
‘Rare in the world, reserved for the few’ was the apposite tagline for the latest iteration of the famed rare and fine wines & spirits showcase, this year dubbed a celebration of craftsmanship, connoisseurship and artistry.
Stockholm Arlanda Airport Marketplace reimagined as fashion runway
The event featured autumn collections from several Swedish and international brands now trading in the expanded commercial area.
