Cosmetics
The Jessica’s Secret Index cross-category ratings for September
The monthly Jessica’s Secret Index for September covering wines & spirits, fragrances, makeup, skincare, confectionery, bags, watches and jewellery is particularly useful as a demand indicator.
China Duty Free Group and Avolta triumph in Shanghai Pudong and Hongqaio tender
China Duty Free Group and Avolta – through Dufry (Shanghai) Commercial Co – are set to split the spoils for the Shanghai Pudong and Hongqaio airport duty-free concessions. Today’s declaration of the bidding result will be followed by the official announcement next Monday.
Jeddah Airports issues tenders for 12 convenience retail stores
Jeddah Airports has issued a tender for 12 convenience stores across terminals 1 and 4 at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), with a deadline of 17 December.
Unparalleled luxury experiences: Dior unveils largest fragrance and beauty flagship at cdf Sanya
Renovated and expanded into a two-storey space, the Haitang Bay boutique offers a spa-inspired skincare suite and an array of luxury fragrance and beauty services.
Shareholder dispute leads to shock Sunrise Duty Free absence from Shanghai Pudong and Hongqiao duty-free bids
Incumbent retailer Sunrise Duty Free (Shanghai) Co did not bid on the duty-free tender for Shanghai’s twin airports, Pudong and Hongqiao. which closed this morning (9 December). UPDATED story with news of other bidders as CDFG declines comment.
Rituals bolsters travel retail momentum with boutique debut at Frankfurt Airport
Showcasing the brand’s ‘mindful rituals’ ethos, the boutique offers beauty selections designed for calm and self-care for busy travellers.
Parfums Christian Dior and Avolta add prestige to Zurich Airport retail with debut boutique
Opened on 3 November, the new concept debuts La Collection Privée Christian Dior and a curated lineup of fragrances, skincare and makeup, delivering an exclusive shopper experience.
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).”
Qatar Duty Free and Charlotte Tilbury deliver a festive beauty takeover at Hamad International
The pop-up features several interactive elements, including a Charlotte Tilbury 360° ‘Glam Cam’ photobooth exclusive to Hamad International, and an engraving station for personalised gifts.
Charlotte Tilbury elevates global travel retail presence with Dubai Duty Free debut
Located in concourses C and D, the openings reinforce the brand’s expanding global travel retail presence and tap into rising passenger traffic at one of the world’s busiest hubs.
Givenchy ‘Blurs the Lines’ between beauty and mixology with hybrid experience at DFS Macau
The five-day ‘Blur the Lines’ activation helped Givenchy Beauty achieve triple-digit growth compared to Golden Week 2024, with the Le Rouge Velvet Matte selling out within the week.
Beijing Capital International Airport duty-free tender launched
The two-pronged tender covers terminals 2 and 3, with a total duty-free area exceeding 14,000sq m and a concession period of nearly eight years, running until 10 February 2034.
