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Underpinned by “an incredible” +57% surge in confectionery sales – spurred by the sustained Dubai Chocolate dynamic – and strong performances across multiple other categories, Dubai Duty Free sustains its remarkable 2025 momentum.
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“We are accelerating our mission to build next-generation infrastructure platforms that are globally benchmarked, technologically advanced and strategically vital to India’s growth story,” says Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani.
The Copenhagen animation is the start of a planned multi-location tour in EMEA travel retail, as Armani Beauty brings the multi-axis summer concept to travellers throughout the peak holiday period.
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The Dickensian reference is not to Paris and London but to the airport and downtown duty-free channels, which are experiencing deeply contrasting fortunes, the L’Oréal CEO says.
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The airport company said that retail continued to grow despite a series of localised and wider market headwinds.
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Our latest image selection comes from Cancún International Airport, where Cointreau and Don Julio have joined hands for a dual Margarita-themed promotional campaign designed to elevate brand engagement.
The Kérastase Summer Beach Club campaign ran throughout July at cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Haitang Bay and Rosewood Hotel Sanya with a bold summer takeover.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at €52.3 million (US$59.78 million), accounting for 17.7% of net sales, in line with last year’s margin despite a challenging macroeconomic environment.
With the 30 September submission deadline approaching, entries remain open for the eagerly awaited awards.
The company’s spirits portfolio, featuring flagship brand Skull X Vodka along with Masons of Yorkshire Gin and Aman Ultra Premium Tequila, is now listed at the retailer’s airport stores.
The successful bidder will operate a 163.9sq m space at the Level 6, Departures West Hall.
The biannual survey collected data from 280 active outbound travel sellers across mainland China between 17 and 23 June, covering key topics including market trends, B2B outreach, travel to Europe and AI technology.
The elegant boutique takes inspiration from Zurich’s four-season climate, blending understated design, cultural storytelling and refined sense of place at a prime location in the Airside Centre.
The concept complements the Best of Hamburg store launched in June, showcasing a wide array of maritime keepsakes, modern design items and exclusive gift ideas.
Avolta CEO Xavier Rossinyol says: “Across the regions over recent weeks, we have observed a more stable environment. We look forward to the second half with cautious optimism and reaffirm our outlook.”
Across product categories, cosmetics and perfumes recorded the highest share of sales at 39%, followed by fashion, leathergoods and eyewear at 28%.
The high-profile promotion combines product discovery with sensory engagement in a high-footfall location.
While Gucci and Saint Laurent saw double-digit declines, Bottega Veneta, Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté posted modest growth amid a challenging luxury retail climate.
Strong duty-free spend per passenger growth in key locations helped drive a strong first-half performance at the Turkish airports company.
Huge congratulations to our victor and the women’s charity of his choice, which will receive US$300.
The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie toured the new-look stores with Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi in June, filming the stores courtesy of our Moodie Davitt STUDIO division and discovering more about the transformational impact of the project.
Within retail channels, food & beverage (+6.8% year-on-year) and speciality shops (+5.8%) were the best performers by sales, with duty free climbing a modest +0.3%.
Non-aero income per passenger at the key airports of Indira Gandhi International, Delhi and Rajiv Gandhi International, Hyderabad rose +10% year-on-year and +4% quarter-on-quarter.
The roll-out includes Barcelona El-Prat Airport in July, with further expansion planned across key travel retail hubs in the Americas in September.
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