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International customers accounted for an overwhelmingly dominant 85.7% of total downtown sales on just 51.5% of the shopper mix. While foreigner shopper numbers rose downtown, decreased sales month-on-month underline the sector’s softness.
I remember every night/Your ocean eyes of blue/How I miss you in the morning light/Like roses miss the dew.
The exclusive launch introduces the first women’s fragrance in the BOSS Bottled franchise alongside a new men’s Eau de Toilette Intense, supported by a global omnichannel activation across airports.
This marks the retailer’s second concession in the Zhuhai-Macau corridor this year, following Hengqin, and complements its existing Qingmao Port departures duty-free store, which opened in July last year.
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Jeremy Fennell, who was previously Group Chief Operating Officer at travel food & beverage powerhouse SSP Group, steps into the CEO role from October as Chris Matthews becomes Executive Director.
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Mondelez WTR Vice President and Managing Director Joost Rosmuller says, “We’re showing that when visibility feels personal to the place, it becomes engagement — and that’s what gives the category room to grow.”
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Today’s images, provided by Heinemann Oceania Senior Partnerships Manager Gina Vokis, capture a collaborative activation at the retailer’s Sydney Airport business.
The Travel Retail Consortium will take on a collective 100km Halloween Walk on 31 October, and is inviting the industry to help raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support as part of wider #KickCancerThon initiative.
“Sharing the Mana is a beautiful philosophy which creates a standout offering in the tequila category,” says Mast-Jägermeister Marketing Director Global Travel Retail Stephanie Cleary.
The 45sq m arrivals store complements the departures duty-free store managed by the same retailer.
The limited-time activation with Moët Hennessy Travel Retail celebrates Lotte Duty Free’s first 100 days back at Incheon Airport through an immersive whisky-and-dessert experience.
The new Royal Caribbean Icon Class ship features a series of firsts at sea and an experience-led offer across categories.
Oman Duty Free said the appointment augurs the start of a broader strategy to expand its retail footprint in Oman and explore opportunities in international markets.
The agreement, which will span the expansion and development of new terminals, builds on a 30-year-plus partnership with Aruba Airport Authority.
Travel retail was one of PMI’s strongest smoke-free channels as the company reported robust second-quarter and first-half 2026 results, driven by IQOS, VEEV and ZYN.
A Heathrow statement says the +2.2% retail revenue increase was supported “by continued demand for premium services, increased food & beverage sales with new outlets and a boost in bookshop revenues.”
The Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association has revealed early details for the event, which will take place Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai, Hong Kong on 12 November 2026.
“We are seeking partners who respect the stories behind the products, champion New Zealand creators and makers, and place the customer at the centre of their decisions.” So says Auckland Airport as it issues an RFP for a category long integral to the shopping offer.
The new premium lounge brand from CAVU has been designed to reflect Manchester through locally inspired interiors, artwork and collaborations with regional food & beverage producers.
Complementing its ongoing ‘Escape into Summer’ campaign, Shinsegae Duty Free has launched a new initiative offering tiered shopping rewards for groups of travellers while showcasing the Myeong-dong store’s diverse retail offering.
A +1.4% rise in revenue year-on-year across shopping and dining closely tracked passenger traffic growth of +1.3% in the half.
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.
Today’s images come from MMI & Emirates Leisure Retail Group CEO Tyrone Reid via LinkedIn, as he visited the Star Individual Middle East & Africa – Front of House winner from the 2026 FAB Superstars Awards.
Opened in partnership with Airport Dimensions, the high-class 18,000sq ft hospitality facility also features Peloton wellness content, premium amenities including showers, rest pods and Face Haus treatments, alongside locally inspired Texas dining and design.
The Air France and Groupe ADP’s Extime Travel stopover programme enables connecting passengers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to extend their journey and explore the French capital and the surrounding region.
