Watches and Jewellery
Swarovski and Jeddah Duty Free sparkle at King Abdulaziz International Airport
The standalone store represents a sparkling new chapter for Swarovski in the Kingdom.
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).
Chinese authorities announce key policy measures to drive duty-free consumption
In major breaking news, key Chinese regulators have announced a series of proactive measures designed to improve the country’s duty-free shop policy.
cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex celebrates third anniversary in style
In conjunction with the broad store-wide celebrations, taking place from 24 to 28 October, cdf Haikou’s acclaimed world-class whisky museum, Malt & More Whisky, is also marking its first anniversary with a variety of promotions and activities.
“There are no sacred cows” – Kering focuses on efficiency amid luxury restructure and beauty divestment
Kering’s third-quarter marked a turning point for the Group as it sealed a landmark L’Oréal alliance, advanced its cost-efficiency and store rationalisation drive alongside strong early reception to Gucci’s new creative chapter under Demna Gvasalia.
Kering Q3 revenues down -10%, marking sequential improvement as CEO de Meo’s turnaround quickens
Is new CEO Luca de Meo’s revitalisation strategy, dramatically encapsulated by the €4 billion divestment of Kering Beauté to L’Oréal already paying off? “We are working relentlessly on our turnaround, as shown by our recent decisions,” he says, while adding much more remains to be done.
“Make people dream” – Valentina Colombo on conceptual elevation and Bvlgari’s ‘one maison’ approach
Managing Director Perfume Business Unit Valentina Colombo discusses how Bvlgari Parfums is embracing a ‘one maison’ approach through a unified portfolio strategy and immersive experiences that reflect the Bvlgari art of living.
OneWorld Duty Free unveils exclusive luxury watch collection at Port City Duty Free Mall
The exclusive luxury watch collection features a quartet of world-renowned brands – Hamilton, Mido, Rado and Tissot – marking the Sri Lankan duty-free debut for the prestigious Swatch Group-owned timepieces.
China Duty Free Group unveils must-read 2024-2025 White Paper
This superbly comprehensive and insightful publication, published for the second consecutive year, makes compelling reading for anyone doing business with China Duty Free Group or the Chinese consumer.
DFS improves in Q3 amid enhanced Macau, Hong Kong and Okinawa performance
“Restructure, reinvention and revival” was the tough-love message DFS Group Chairman & CEO Ed Brennan spelled out for the travel retailer last November in an interview with The Moodie Davitt Report. Now the formula appears to be paying off.
Cartier spreads its luxury allure with second Dubai Duty Free boutique
The new store offers an elevated showcase of Cartier’s classic creations within the airport’s dynamic retail environment, reinforcing the brand’s multi-terminal presence and expanding its travel retail footprint worldwide.
Louis Vuitton and Dubai Chocolate star as Dubai Duty Free delivers another record month in September
Dubai Duty Free continues its stellar 2025 resurgence under the leadership of Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi by setting an all-time September sales high of AED671.79 million (US$184 million), up almost +12% over the previous record.
