Children’s Products
cdf Haikou reports strong momentum as enhanced policies drive +46% footfall growth
Hainan’s upgraded offshore duty-free policy is delivering a powerful uplift in footfall, spend and shopper diversification at cdf Haikou underpinned by assortment expansion and experience-led retail.
Brick by brick: Duty Free Americas grows Lego airport footprint with JFK Terminal 8 opening
Duty Free Americas has unveiled a Lego store at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, adding to its existing airport locations at Dallas Fort Worth and Miami international airports.
WHSmith posts higher H1 revenue but lower profit amid global headwinds
Headline trading profit declined to £32 million (US$43.3 million), reflecting disruption from UK airport store refurbishments and ongoing inflationary pressures.
Lotte Duty Free partners with Seoul’s Hechi mascot to enhance K-culture experience
Seoul’s official mascot Hechi will be integrated into the retailer’s Star Avenue, marking the first time a character has appeared as standalone content in a space previously dedicated primarily to K-pop stars.
IRHPL expands fragrance portfolio and opens Accessorize London at Goa Airport
The expanded brand line-up builds on the company’s expanding travel retail footprint, following multiple store openings at key Indian airports in recent weeks.
This week on social media: Easter themes energise campaigns across travel retail and airport channels
In this week’s spotlight on travel retail social media, we discover everything from bunny Chief Egg Distribution Officers to hand-painted eggs across Easter campaigns that are being shaped by pastel-led design cues and key visual elements.
‘Brimming with the World’s Best’ – cdf Member Carnival turns shopping into an experiential journey
The title ‘Brimming with the World's Best’ summed up the heady and ambitious spirit of the cdf Member Carnival held at the Shanghai Exhibition Center on 28-29 March.
TFWA reveals expanded programme and experiential concepts for Asia Pacific Exhibition & Conference 2026
The revamped programme underlines the show’s evolution as a central platform for innovation, collaboration and industry connection amid geopolitical tensions.
Spend-paw-passenger set to soar as Heathrow Airport stores launch the bear necessities
Marking their retail debut, the already fur-nomenally popular bears will be available from 25 March at £27.99 (US$37) each.
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.
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.
Images of the Day: Bellygom debuts in style with Changi Airport school holiday takeover
Timed to coincide with the school holidays (13 March-3 May), the popular South Korean pink bear’s debut at the airport enhances the traveller experience across multiple terminals, with themed photo spots, a merchandise pop-up, interactive games and exclusive member rewards.
