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Sunglasses and Eyewear
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Interview: Rodenstock to launch own-brand eyewear into travel retail
Rodenstock Director Global Retail & Optical Key Accounts Petra Eckhardt-Köstler discusses plans to launch Rodenstock eyewear in duty free, and reflects on the rise of Porsche Design in the channel. Read More
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‘Made in Italy’: Marcolin and Max Mara sign worldwide licensing agreement for Sportmax eyewear
The five-year partnership includes the design, production and distribution of a new range for women which will be available in selected stores by April. Read More
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Maui Jim teams up with Manchester United in new multi-year partnership
Maui Jim will supply Manchester United football players with sun and optical glasses. A co-branded eyewear collection will launch later this year. Read More
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“A redesigned shopping experience”: Heinemann plans Hamburg Airport store upgrade
Heinemann Duty Free will reveal new and upgraded concepts for destination merchandise, fashion & accessories and sunglasses in March and April. Read More
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Kering unveils stellar 2018 results led by red-hot Gucci
The luxury conglomerate saw big across-the-board increases with an exceptional rise in operating income. Gucci remains red-hot and is earmarked for more travel retail development. Read More
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Looking to stand out: De Rigo presents new designer brand collections
The Italian eyewear company targets travel retail expansion and says it will soon reveal several “game-changing” projects to increase its visibility in the channel. Read More
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Ten Easy Pieces: Meet Maui Jim Duty Free Senior Sales Director Giles Marks
In the latest instalment of our popular series, Giles Marks talks rugby and spinning, embracing the Aloha spirit and how a shy Canadian found himself a sales leader for a ‘challenger’ sunglasses brand. Read More
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Ray-Ban back on track for follow-up F1 Tour with Scuderia Ferrari collection
Eyewear giant Luxottica Group puts its popular Ray-Ban brand in pole position with travel retailers as it unveils a follow-up ‘tour’ for its Ray-Ban Scuderia Ferrari Formula 1 campaign. Read More
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Safilo develops Lunar New Year eyewear offer for China travel retail
Safilo creates an exclusive colour for DiorStellaire1 sunglasses to mark the Year of the Pig, with the line available in selected locations through CDFG and Sunrise Duty Free. Read More
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‘The cherry on the cake’: Blue Storks opens first concept store at Toulouse–Blagnac Airport
The outlet brings together Blue Storks’ ‘hero’ brands IZIPIZI, Paul Hewitt, Gemini, Pig&Hen, Cluse, La Boucle, Ögon Designs, Komono and McAlson. Read More
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Incheon Airport announces bids for debut arrivals duty free stores
The two concessions are limited to small & medium enterprises and therefore exclude sector giants Lotte, Shilla and Shinsegae. Read More
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Safilo sees another year of contraction, but final quarter offers hope
The listed eyewear house slipped below €1 billion in net revenue for the first time since 2004. Read More
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On location: Airport Authority Hong Kong unveils new lifestyle retail concepts and refreshes Food Court offer
Martin Moodie discovers many new delights within Hong Kong International Airport’s ever-changing commercial landscape. Unlikely as it seems, he even stops off for a haircut. Read More
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Marcolin seals global distribution deal for Barton Perreira eyewear
By partnering with the Los Angeles-based independent brand, Marcolin sees “new opportunities to diversify the commercial business model”. Read More
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