Consumer Technology
The Moodie Davitt Report and IEDB power global brands’ market entry with Hainan Expo exhibition space
The exhibition space will showcase a diverse mix of categories, spanning food, spirits & wine, skincare, accessories, and lifestyle at the expo taking place on 13–18 April.
Dual triumph for Lagardère AWPL as it snaps up Western Sydney Airport duty-free & travel essentials concessions
In big breaking news, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has awarded Lagardère AWPL dual decade-long concessions at Australia’s new 24-hour international gateway.
‘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.
“Not just a marketplace” – TAV OS debuts Treva ‘super app’ to streamline the airport experience
Treva transforms fragmented passenger touchpoints into a seamless ecosystem by bringing together retail, F&B, mobility, lounge, parking and transfer services into one platform.
LagardèreAWPL enhances Wellington Airport’s retail mix with Discover and Relay
The two concepts add to the airport’s expanding retail mix, which includes Tech2Go, Amuse and Duty Free @ WLG.
Hainan offshore duty-free sales soar +26% to RMB10.59 billion (US$1.54 billion) in first two months
During the same period, 1.279 million shoppers purchased 8.012 million duty-free items in Hainan, marking year-on-year increases of +16.6% and +9.9%, respectively.
Exclusive: Schiphol Group to issue major RFP for airside travel essentials contract
As the airside travel essentials and convenience business comes to market at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, we speak to Schiphol Group about the opportunity.
This week on social media: Essential buys, retailtainment and curated picks shape travel retail messaging
We’ve compiled dynamic video content and scroll-stopping visuals designed to boost engagement, amplify reach and convert interest into action across social channels.
CDFG Hainan stores celebrate +43% rise in visitor numbers during Chinese New Year holiday
CDFG’s Lunar New Year activations illustrate the evolving role of the retailer’s duty-free complexes in Hainan as lifestyle and cultural hubs rather than purely transactional retail spaces.
Jewel Changi Airport celebrates top retail and dining brands in inaugural Fans’ Favourites Awards
The results were drawn from thousands of entries over a month-long voting campaign, revealing strong demand for both flagship global concepts and homegrown Singaporean brands.
Images of the Day: Vancouver International spotlights sense of place and Canadian artisanship with Alpine Loft opening
Launched on 12 February in the International Terminal, Alpine Loft brings together local artisans, Canadian brands and travel essentials in a setting inspired by British Columbia’s mountain cabins.
