News and Books
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.
Frédéric Chevalier succeeds Dag Rasmussen at Lagardère Travel Retail; Arnaud Lagardère appointed Non-Executive Chairman
Long-time Chairman & CEO Dag Rasmussen will retire from his executive responsibilities on 1 March after more than a decade of outstanding service. Following a successful leadership transition initiated in June 2025, Frédéric Chevalier steps up to steer the company.
US$19 million in sales over 24 hours – Dubai Duty Free turns 42 with a spectacular flourish
As Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 42nd anniversary, shoppers at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports celebrated the retailer’s traditional annual sale, collectively spending US$6,250 a minute over a 24-hour “shopping frenzy”.
Jeddah Airports issues tenders for 12 convenience retail stores
Jeddah Airports has issued a tender for 12 convenience stores across terminals 1 and 4 at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), with a deadline of 17 December.
Higher and higher: Luxury and confectionery sales soar as Dubai Duty Free hits another monthly record in October
The airport retailer continues its remarkable 2025 resurgence, reaching yet another monthly landmark as year-to-date sales surge to AED6.88 billion (US$1.89 billion).
Lagardère Travel Retail generates record Q3 revenues as Africa, Middle East and South America shine
Lagardère Travel Retail today posted a record third quarter with revenue up +5.0% on a like-for-like basis to €1,695 million, driven by all geographic areas except North Asia and the start-up of duty-free activities at Auckland Airport, New Zealand.
Macau International Airport invites bids for Specialty Retail Services sub-concession
Macau International Airport Company today launched a Request for Proposal for a single retailer to operate a 721sq m sub-concession space dedicated to Specialty Retail Services in Macau International Airport’s airside departures zone
Images of the Day: Relay reading lounges at Kempegowda Airport put spotlight on Shiv Shivakumar’s The CEO Mindset
Today’s images comes courtesy of Advent International Operating Partner and Indian Author Shiv Shivakumar, whose book The CEO Mindset: Developing Leadership Habits and Mental Models for Success is featured as the book of the week at the reading lounge in Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport.
