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Mars Wrigley ITR maps out 2027 confectionery launches and M&M’s Experience expansion
“Confectionery already has a strong conversion in travel retail, but stopping shoppers is no longer enough to grow the category,” says Mars Wrigley International Travel Retail Market Director An De Volder.
Qatar Duty Free wins fourth consecutive Airport Retailer of the Year accolade at Frontier Awards
Qatar Duty Free claimed its fourth consecutive Airport Retailer of the Year title at the 2026 Frontier Awards, alongside recognition for its Lancôme Café de la Rose concept.
Bringing the “spirit of discovery and adventure” – Habanos rolls out travel retail-exclusive Montecristo Fragata
Habanos has extended its best-selling Montecristo portfolio with a new travel retail-exclusive humidor, unveiled at the recent TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.
Royal Selangor captures raceday energy with Disney x Formula 1 Be@rbrick collectable
The limited-edition figure combines Mickey Mouse details with racing-inspired design elements, capturing the momentum surrounding Formula 1 in the region.
Irish Mist returns to Irish ownership in deal led by drinks entrepreneur David Phelan
A new ownership group combining leading Irish drinks figures and US distribution expertise plans to reinvigorate the historic liqueur brand for a new generation.
Pernod Ricard puts KAWS in frame with latest Absolut Artist Edition
Absolut adds a new chapter to its creative legacy as the KAWS Artist Edition rolls out across 30 markets for a limited time.
KitKat Formula 1 Break Zone makes Asia Pacific debut at Singapore Changi Airport with FNA Group
The Singapore activation forms part of NITR’s continued investment in the KitKat and Formula 1 partnership across global travel retail, using experiential retail and gifting to support confectionery category growth.
The Macallan charts a new course with world-first Carta Nautica launch at Changi with Lotte Duty Free
The Macallan has launched the TREX Carta Nautica at Singapore Changi Airport with Lotte Duty Free; the brand also unveiled the Mastery Beyond Reason documentary which explores the people and craftsmanship behind its transatlantic sherry cask journey.
Ushopal Group reshapes growth strategy around five priorities in global beauty ambitions
The Chinese beauty group is stepping up its global ambitions with a strategy spanning owned brands, international expansion, AI, selective acquisitions and the repositioning of Payot.
Peuch & Besse expands Wines of Golf Legends with Henrik Stenson x Domaine de Panéry collaboration
The latest release marks another step in the collection’s expansion, bringing together sporting heritage and Rhône Valley winemaking expertise in a premium wine offering for international markets.
Images of the Day: Cincoro races into Malaysia travel retail with Eraman and JBrands in Kuala Lumpur
Building on the momentum of the Sepang race weekend, Cincoro’s ‘Crafted for Champions’ activation brings the motorsport theme into the airport through bold track-inspired elements and product displays.
CVH Spirits brings Bunnahabhain The Uncharted Coast travel retail-exclusive range into focus in Cannes
The Cannes showcase comes as The Uncharted Coast builds momentum across global travel retail, with CVH Spirits reporting encouraging responses from existing and new markets.
