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The world’s leading travel retail-to-dining player reports a +3.1% rise in core turnover, with EBITDA up marginally, as war in the Middle East slows its growth in the first half of 2026.
CEO Xavier Rossinyol using the group’s H1 earnings call to underline that the company’s long-term investment strategy remains firmly on track, despite external challenges.
L’Oréal delivered strong first-half sales growth and record profitability as North Asia continued its recovery, with a positive outlook for travel retail in Asia Pacific.
Ospree Duty Free CEO Gaurav Singh says: “The opening of our store at Navi Mumbai International Airport marks another important milestone in Ospree Duty Free’s expansion journey.”
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The Summer Mare pop-up combined retail theatre, beauty discovery and celebrity star power with the appearance of Armani Beauty Global Fragrance Ambassador Jackson Wang.
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EMEA region revenues (excluding France) advanced by +4% despite a -28% decline in the Middle East, with North America and other key markets supporting a solid H1 performance for the leading travel retailer.
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The agreement covers F&B venues across airside and landside areas and includes four SSP-developed concepts alongside the first airport location in New Zealand for Vietnamese street food brand Roll’d.
The ship will feature luxury boutiques across the outdoor World Promenade and indoor World Galleria, offering watches, jewellery, fashion accessories, fragrances, souvenirs and personalised shopping experiences.
Maison Marou has opened its first international boutique in Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, signalling the next phase of the Vietnamese bean-to-bar chocolatier’s global expansion.
I remember every night/Your ocean eyes of blue/How I miss you in the morning light/Like roses miss the dew.
The activation combines Singapore-inspired Disney storytelling with exclusive merchandise, promotional offers and shopper engagement initiatives across Changi Airport.
The eyewear powerhouse posted solid first-half growth as AI glasses, myopia management and strong regional performances fuelled its momentum.
Continued momentum at Kering Eyewear was among the highlights across the luxury group’s portfolio in the six months to 30 June.
The Dutch airport company reported a +5.6% year-on-year rise in revenue to €1.33 billion for the first half of 2026, as the underlying operating result from its commercial division increased +13.6%.
A multi-airport roll-out spanning nine UK gateways combined immersive pop-ups with striking Out of Home visibility as Prada Eyewear brought its Urban Beaches campaign to World Duty Free.
Responding to growing flight disruption challenges, Collinson and Cathay Life are introducing a new benefit that connects eligible travellers with airport lounges and other services during delays.
The extensive activation combines digital engagement, high-impact airport media and retail experiences to showcase Sol de Janeiro’s summer campaign to travellers across Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.
The concession comprises a 75sq m unit located on Level 6 of the Departures West Hall in Terminal 1.
Leading airports group Aena highlights a “lack of visibility” about travel in the second half, amid the expiry of fuel hedges and uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
3Sixty Duty Free continues its North American airport expansion with five store openings at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Co-Founder Flora Lee reflects on the company’s diversification from representing beauty brands in travel retail to a wider portfolio today, while CEO Sangmin Ha addresses the potential of Molton Brown and other partners.
A live ‘Joy Wall’ took centre stage in ARI’s National Day of Joy (24 June) celebrations, inviting colleagues across the leading travel retailer’s global network to share photographs of moments that bring them joy.
Duty-free spend per head – principally from TAV Airports’ 50% share in ATU Duty Free alongside Gebr. Heinemann – leapt +20% to €9.70 in the period.
#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues to power ahead, well beyond its original time frame of February-April. We bring you all the latest news.
An immersive activation programme, led by flagship airport pop-ups, retailtainment experiences and exclusive gifts with purchase, brings the Amsterdam Collection to life across 120 travel retail hubs.
