Consumer Technology
Images of the Day: IPPG Travel Retail brings a quality quartet of stores to Da Nang International Airport
Today’s images illustrate how Imex Pan Pacific Group Travel Retail recently celebrated the Grand Opening of four stores – The Cocoa Trees, TR Boutique, Vietnam’s Delights, and Travel Essentials – at the central Vietnam gateway.
Heady heights in Hainan: Three-day New Year’s holiday duty-free sales rocket +128.9%
2026 got off to a flying start for offshore duty-free retailers as sales soared to RMB712 million (US$101.8 million) during the three-day New Year’s holiday. Some 442,000 items were sold while footfall and conversion were encouragingly heavy.
Promotional blitz and strong footfall prompt +93.8% surge in New Year’s Day Hainan offshore duty-free sales
The Haikou Customs figures reveal that approximately 148,000 items were purchased, up +30% year-on-year. The number of shoppers increased +45.8% over 1 January 2025 to 32,000.
Dubai Duty Free shatters all-time record with milestone US$2.4 billion in 2025 sales
Records tumble as Dubai Duty Free brings down the curtain on an extraordinary 2025. Not only did annual sales smash through the previous all-time record but December proved to be the most successful year in the retailer’s remarkable 42-year history.
US$19 million in sales over 24 hours – Dubai Duty Free turns 42 with a spectacular flourish
As Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 42nd anniversary, shoppers at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports celebrated the retailer’s traditional annual sale, collectively spending US$6,250 a minute over a 24-hour “shopping frenzy”.
This week on social media: Travel retail celebrates the season of giving with promotional blitz
With the peak gifting season underway ahead of the Christmas holidays, travel retailers are highlighting curated gift ideas across their social media channels to help ease the holiday shopping rush.
MiLi-branded smart-tracking devices launched into travel retail
This collaboration brings together the Chinese consumer tech brand’s design and manufacturing expertise, aRcj’s global distribution network, Aditek’s logistics and product support, and ITRC’s global brand strategy.
Travel Blue unveils concept store with Travel to Go in Indonesia
“Travel Blue is ramping up its visual presence with eye-catching displays and stand-alone units, elevating the brand and engaging with travellers,” said Travel Blue Regional Manager South East Asia, Leonard Poh.
Analysis: How high-end sales across key categories are driving Dubai Duty Free to spectacular new heights
“Within transactions over AED500 (US$136), the highest growth was in the AED10,000 (US$2,720) and above segment,” notes an understandably upbeat Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi. “The next highest was in the AED5,000-10,000 segment (US$1,360- 2,720).”
Hainan offshore duty-free sales rise +27.1% in November as enhanced policy kicks in
Customs described the enhanced policy’s introduction as “stable and orderly” and said its consumption-stimulating effect has begun to emerge.
On location: Haikou Meilan Airport launches inaugural shopping festival with deep cultural focus
The event is designed to drive the transformation of the island capital’s gateway from a transportation hub into a multi-faceted consumption destination.
Supersonic growth: Dubai Duty Free posts highest monthly sales in 42-year history with blockbuster November
Year-to-date sales surpassed the US$2 billion mark by mid-November, suring another record-breaking year for the retailer.
