Brand News
In Conversation: Wella Company’s Luis Blanco Álvarez on unlocking nail and haircare potential in travel retail
From premium hair treatments to a motorsport-inspired retail experience, Wella Company is pursuing an ambitious travel retail agenda that puts category growth and shopper engagement at its heart.
Earnings call: East meets west in improved travel retail showing for The Estée Lauder Companies
“We have had strong growth in the quarter in travel retail and are very proud of the work that the team is doing,” says an upbeat Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer of the US beauty products powerhouse.
Heinemann Italia secures Bari Airport duty-free contract extension and plans 1,000sq m-plus store
The travel retailer posted a +21.5% sales rise in January–September as it prepares to expand its Bari Airport offer, retaining a strong focus on regional products.
New growth models and duty-free innovation in focus at key Chinese airport commercial summit
The well-attended event, held in Urumqi, highlighted emerging partnership models and retail concepts aimed at strengthening commercial performance across China’s airports.
Strange Nature gains landmark Americas travel retail listing with 3Sixty Duty Free
The agreement represents Strange Nature’s first foray into the Americas, building off the back of rapidly growing travel retail distribution across Oceania, Asia and the Middle East.
Oman Duty Free and China Duty Free International sign travel retail cooperation MoU
The agreement aims to develop Oman Duty Free’s business by attracting leading global brands to the Sultanate of Oman and supporting the Middle East retailer’s international expansion.
Chanel captures the spirit of St. Moritz in new Les Eaux fragrance
Chanel draws on Gabrielle Chanel’s ties to the Swiss Alps with Paris–St. Moritz, adding a winter dimension to its destination-inspired Les Eaux collection.
Asian travel retail rebounds as The Estée Lauder Companies delivers robust Q1 results
The Estée Lauder Companies today delivered strong Q1 results with sales, margins and earnings per share all in encouraging territory. Asia travel retail is on an upward curve, helping to drive Asia Pacific organic net sales growth of +10%.
Interview: Thélios’ Alessandro Eucaliptus puts luxury service at the heart of eyewear growth
“Our job is to deliver luxury,” says Thélios Head of Global Travel Retail Alessandro Eucaliptus as he highlights the role of tailored service, Asian-fit eyewear and brand-led activations in supporting the group’s travel retail growth.
Pyd showcases Tous Kaos collection with Avolta at Madrid-Barajas Airport
Tour Perfumes is showcasing its Kaos fragrance collection at Madrid-Barajas Airport, with a December refresh set to introduce the Merry Tous campaign for the festive season.
Revenues soft but China Tourism Group Duty Free posts +25% rise in Q3 net profits
Hainan remains the key battleground for the China Duty Free Group parent, with the retailer’s market share increasing by more than two percentage points year-on-year, despite the channel’s slowing growth.
In Conversation: Travel Blue Managing Director Daniel Levin on tapping the great travel essentials opportunity
“Out of 100 passengers, only 22 buy something. So I look at the 78 who don’t buy and say, this is a great opportunity. How do we become more relevant? How do we talk to them? How do we convince them?” asks the Travel Blue boss.
