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TREX Awards 2027: The hunt begins for travel retail-exclusive excellence as entries open
Now in its third edition, the only global cross-category awards programme dedicated to travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products and initiatives builds on the resounding success of its first two editions, spotlighting differentiation, excellence and unique, channel-specific value for travellers.
Today’s images, courtesy of Vietnam Duty Free, offer a closer look at the company’s latest retail development at Noi Bai International Airport, marking the end of the first phase of its roll-out at one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing key hubs.
The limited-edition figure combines Mickey Mouse details with racing-inspired design elements, capturing the momentum surrounding Formula 1 in the region.
As China’s National Day holiday gets under way, HTDF is introducing a refreshed offer spanning brand debuts in Hainan, upgraded spaces and experiential retail concepts.
The strategy comes as the confectionery house navigates regional disruption, changing traveller purchase missions and a shifting regulatory landscape.
The Cannes showcase will feature four new concepts built around key travel retail consumption occasions, alongside shopper-focused display and retail solutions.
The elegant 600sq m shopping space at the gateway to the nation’s capital Hanoi includes an extensive range of international brands complemented by Vietnam Essence, which offers a curated selection of national products.
The ‘Formosan Terroir’ themed campaign is designed to turn pre-departure dwell time into an opportunity for discovery by fusing Taiwanese flavours, culture, entertainment and shopping.
Today’s images shared by Changi Airport spotlight a fresh retail mix, with new brands and limited-edition pop-ups giving travellers more to explore across terminals 2 and 3 this September and October.
More than 1,000 brand partners joined the festival, alongside new experiences and targeted incentives aimed at island residents and other consumer groups.
“The global duty-free and travel retail market is at a critical inflection point of recovery and quality improvement,” said CDFG as it unveiled the expansive document that systematically interprets consumer trends, category evolution and channel transformation logic.
The Hainan-based travel retailer is ramping up its local shopper push with a summer programme of exclusive offers, entertainment and collectable rewards.
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