Cosmetics
In Conversation: KOSÉ Travel Retail’s Hiroto Kitaki on connecting travellers to lifelong beauty
As KOSÉ marks its 80th anniversary, Travel Retail President and CEO Hiroto Kitaki discusses the power of beauty discovery to turn travel encounters into lifelong brand connections.
Unifree Duty Free taps rising K-beauty demand with dedicated concept at Istanbul Airport
The initiative responds to growing international interest in Korean skincare, driven by product innovation and the global reach of Korean popular culture.
Eight weeks left: TREX Awards 2027 gathers momentum as entry deadline draws closer
Submissions are welcome across the global travel retail industry until 8 January 2027, recognising innovation across exclusive products and initiatives.
Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza takes flight across travel retail
With this year’s campaign under way, the round-up highlights how retailers across the region are tapping into the shopping occasion.
Key China & Travel Retail division’s performance picks up in Q3 for Shiseido
The Japanese beauty house’s China & Travel Retail division turned in an improved third-quarter performance to 30 September with sales rising +16.6% year-on-year.
Travel Hub enhances Manila International Airport retail offer with one-stop shopping concept
Regent Travel Retail Group introduces a multi-category shopping destination in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, bringing together international brands, local products and interactive retail experiences.
Avolta bolsters Caribbean footprint with airport beauty boutique in Barbados
The 95sq m Grantley Adams International Airport Departures store brings together leading international fragrance and cosmetics brands, including Rihanna-founded Fenty Beauty.
L’OCCITANE Group strikes deal to sell Elemis brand to PAI Partners
Elemis nearly doubled net sales to more than US$300 million under seven years of L’OCCITANE Group ownership, led by its hero Pro Collagen range.
The Estée Lauder Companies holds high-level Hainan talks to explore new growth opportunities
ELC President and CEO Stéphane de La Faverie met senior Hainan officials to discuss deeper cooperation across offshore duty-free retail amid the province’s continued development as an international tourism and commercial destination.
Lotte Duty Free adds a luxury touch to the festive season with Chanel Fragrance and Beauty pop-up at Da Nang Airport
The French luxury house shines the spotlight on its latest beauty offerings and holiday collection, complemented by a personalised gifting service.
Lotte Duty Free fuels year-end travel shopping with Black Friday promotional push
Running through the end of November, the Black Friday campaign combines online discounts, exclusive brand offers and international travel rewards to attract shoppers during the busy year-end travel season.
Interview: EviDenS de Beauté on selective travel retail growth and a 20th anniversary party
EviDenS de Beauté Commercial Director Frédéric Carrera and International Marketing Manager Julie Hui reveal how Franco-Japanese heritage, selective partnerships and longevity science are shaping the brand’s future.
