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Of retail performance, the company commented: “Higher passenger numbers boosted performance in food & beverage, premium services and car parking [and were] offset by weakness in advertising and bureaux de change in line with global trends.”
“The travel food & beverage scene has undergone a major transformation, driven by new consumer expectations and emerging needs, and so we’ve responded by raising the bar for what airport grab & go can and should be,” says Avolta President & CEO, North America Steve Johnson.
Inspired by the Bvlgari Hotel Roma, the Paris pop-up merges high jewellery codes, Italian craftsmanship and personalised service to elevate the luxury fragrance experience at the airport.
Spanish airports company reported commercial revenues reaching €1.975 billion, an increase of +11% compared to 2024, against traffic growth of +4.2%.
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The activation taps into rising demand for ready-to-drink formats and immersive retail among younger travellers, centred on a ‘made-to-order, pull-to-serve’ system, which highlights freshness, consistency and fast service.
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The retailer achieved impressive network-wide performance, supported by targeted festive campaigns and integrated retail initiatives.
Available in terminals 1 and 2, the initiative is designed to provide greater comfort and accessibility for passengers with autism, chronic illnesses, sensory sensitivities, or other conditions that can make air travel challenging.
The Barber’s Lounge, Anytime Fitness and ProfessioNail provide dedicated spaces for travellers to refresh, recharge and reset.
The three-day VIP-only event runs until 26 February at the travel retailer’s Star Lounge in its flagship Myeong-dong store in Seoul, with participation limited to 60 top-tier Korean customers.
The partnership with LagardèreAWPL will transform the airport’s retail and food & beverage offerings, delivering what the airport company called a significantly enhanced experience for travellers while driving strong commercial returns for the region.
From luxury expansions to value-led beauty and confectionery theatre, ARI’s early-2026 ‘joylights’ reflect a retailer harnessing experiential flair and seasonal celebrations to set an energetic tone for the year ahead.
The Moodie Davitt Report expresses its sorrow on the loss of a true travel retail industry stalwart, a fine advocate for and defender of our industry’s interests.
Across Dubai, Singapore and Australia, the Lunar New Year campaign positions travel retail as more than a point-of-sale, but as a stage for brand storytelling and seasonal celebration.
Over the Spring Festival, cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex achieved strong results with five-day sales up +23.7%, nine-day visitor numbers of 678,900, and single-day sales exceeding CNY200 million, reflecting its first peak season after Hainan’s customs closure.
The Hotel Spa concept underlines the growing importance of Hainan as a hub for premium beauty and wellness experiences, as L’Oréal Travel Retail seek to elevate engagement beyond traditional retail formats.
Drawing on insights from The Trinity Forum 2026, Mondelez WTR Vice President & Managing Director Joost Rosmuller argues that true partnership is the engine of travel retail’s next wave of growth.
“Toblerone Crispy Caramel is a strategically differentiated innovation designed to elevate travel retail and drive unprecedented category growth,” says Mondelez WTR Director Category, Customer & Shopper Marketing Anna Somogyi.
Moët Hennessy ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse with a dynamic Hennessy animation showcase across Asia Pacific, blending sculptural design, locally inspired tasting rituals and limited-edition gifts.
The multi-sensory retail concept, spanning 15sq m, introduces travellers to the brand’s community-driven spirit at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca airports.
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Leading duty-free retailers launched a variety of promotional and experiential activities, resulting in big crowds in-store and what Haikou Customs described as “unprecedented” tourism and shopping activity.
Notably, the Modern Oral category was another key contributor to revenue growth, supported by strong performance in global travel retail, with Velo’s revenue surging +47.4% (+48% at constant rates) and volume rising +47.1%.
