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Revenue at the leading travel retail-to-dining player climbed by +5.5% year-on-year with like-for-like sales rising by +4.4%, alongside improved profitability. We feature highlights plus comment from CEO Frédéric Chevalier to investors on the outlook for 2026.
Today’s images come from Sevilla (Seville) Airport, principal gateway to western Andalusia and an excellent showcase to the region, writes Martin Moodie.
Cyprus Duty Free General Manager Andrew Baker says, “With the right product mix, a highly recognisable brand and strong operational collaboration, we are excited to make Coach a successful addition to our growing fashion & accessories offering.”
Buoyed by the addition of two hospitality acquisitions last year, retail income leapt +17% year-on-year at Groupe ADP; Extime Paris Duty Free revenue rose by single digits while average spend fell slightly.
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“This decision was made as part of a strategic choice to focus and prioritise our core businesses amid an uncertain business environment and a slow industry recovery,” says the Korean travel retailer as it reacts to The Moodie Davitt Report’s exclusive story.
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Pernod Ricard reported a Q2 recovery in travel retail supported by the resumption of Martell sales in China duty free and continued growth in Europe, the Americas and the cruise channel.
The campaign runs until 23 February in 15 locations across Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports, backed by a 360° visibility drive spanning in-store and airport media touchpoints.
Retail revenue at New Zealand’s main gateway fell -2% year-on-year in H1 FY26, with income per passenger down -4%, while passenger spend rate rose +2% (+5% excluding FX).
Sales growth was driven by core brands and rising domestic demand in Mainland China and Asia, with the addition of the PURI brand strengthening regional momentum and helping to offset a softer travel retail performance.
Tallink Grupp CEO Paavo Nõgene says, “Just like in recent years, 2025 was filled with challenges. Our results were particularly affected by economic uncertainty in our largest market, Finland.”
The global travel retail powerhouse enters Verona Valerio Catullo Airport with five dining concepts and launches its first F&B portfolio at Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport.
The Mercurius Group Managing Director Ivo Favotto says: “Feedback from the airport commercial sector highlights a strong need for industry-wide attention to collectively improve airports as workplaces for retail staff, and to reduce the grit and costs incurred.”
“This decision was made as part of a strategic choice to focus and prioritise our core businesses amid an uncertain business environment and a slow industry recovery,” says the Korean travel retailer as it reacts to The Moodie Davitt Report’s exclusive story.
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If you would like to support Sinead’s memory and chosen cause, The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, we have created a dedicated #KickCancerThon page.
An impressive 27 Avolta team members clocked up 92k on the roads of Mexico CIty, representing a triumph of “commitment, solidarity and true teamwork in aid of a great cause”, i.e. The Moodie Davitt Report #KickCancerThon.
Puig surpassed €5 billion in annual sales in FY2025, delivering strong growth and improved profitability led by prestige and niche fragrances and stand-out makeup momentum.
La Maison du Luxe features handbags, sunglasses and fashion accessories, while Zoom is Baltona’s latest convenience store concept.
The latest retail additions include Neo Travel, Renee Cosmetics, The Olfactive, Giva jewellery, Hush Puppies, Samsonite, Hidesign and United Colors of Benetton.
I don’t know what my year will bring, either personally or professionally. But I embark on the 24th year of The Moodie Davitt Report with hope in my heart, clarity in my vision and determination to make a difference in anything I and we do.
Navigating change in an uncertain and AI-driven world. A discussion on travel retail’s future.
Duty-free revenue climbed +17% year-on-year to €93 million while F&B leapt +22% to €224.1 million, buoyed by the opening of BTA operations in Antalya.
Le Clos continues its expansion at the Dubai hub with a new Terminal 3 Departures boutique positioned within one of the airport’s busiest passenger flows.
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