Brand News
Misaka accelerates global growth with Fiji travel retail debut at Nadi International Airport
Misaka Whisky Founder & Managing Director Harry Kartasis hailed the listing as a milestone, noting Fiji has been a target destination since the brand’s May 2024 launch.
Blockbuster merger looms as The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig confirm talks
A merger would have major ramifications for travel retail, marrying the US group’s star-studded Estée Lauder to La Mer portfolio with Puig’s Carolina Herrera to Charlotte Tilbury and Rabanne line-up.
Cartier and Shinsegae Duty Free bridge tradition and modernity at Incheon International Airport
The opening reinforces the travel retailer’s strategy to build a curated “luxury fashion boutique zone”, featuring key global brands since winning the DF4 zone (Fashion & Boutique) concession at the airport in 2023.
Mondelez WTR and Avolta go social-first with Toblerone Crunchy Popcorn launch at Barcelona Airport
A trio of Spanish influencers brought the Toblerone Crunchy Popcorn launch to life, generating real-time content across reels, stories and behind-the-scenes formats.
A comeback for the ages: BTS mania sends Shinsegae Duty Free sales soaring in Seoul
The long-awaited comeback performance by blockbuster Korean boy band BTS on Saturday (21 March) in Seoul spurred not only a fan frenzy but a retail bonanza (UPDATED).
Airports as Artports: Valrhona and Extime Duty Free bring ‘Eggxtraordinaire’ chocolate artistry to Paris CDG Airport
The exhibit will bring together pastry chefs, painters, chocolatiers, sculptors and multidisciplinary creators to present their own egg-inspired creations.
Duty Zero by cdf champions cultural storytelling in Year of the Horse celebration
The immersive activation featured localised experiences, brand collaborations and the launch of the first permanent House of Suntory shop-in-shop.
Hong Kong Airport issues tenders for speciality packaged food and children’s product concessions
The speciality packaged foods opportunity comprises a 17sq m unit at Level 6, Departures West Hall, while the children’s toys, books and entertainment concession includes a 58sq m space at Level 6, Departures Southwest Concourse.
Modern masculinity: Burberry expands Hero franchise with launch of Elixir de Parfum
Available in global travel retail, the launch represents the latest evolution of the Hero franchise, continuing the brand’s exploration of modern masculinity through themes of duality.
Annabelle Chung named Rémy Cointreau Global Travel Retail Managing Director Asia Pacific
Chung’s appointment underlines Rémy Cointreau’s continued focus on strengthening its travel retail presence in Asia Pacific.
Nice Airport and Avolta reveal latest luxury store openings
The Boulevard Edit has opened in T1 as a multi-brand concept while in T2 Lacoste, Longchamp and Zegna have opened boutique spaces.
Chanel launches limited-edition Rouge Allure Velvet collection and reimagines N°5 Eau de Toilette bottle
The limited-edition Rouge Allure Velvet and Le Crayon Lèvres collection as well as the redesigned N°5 Eau de Toilette feature campaigns starring Chanel Brand Ambassador Margot Robbie.
