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The Martin Moodie Interview: Schwan-STABILO Group CEO Michele Molon on colour and creativity
“Let’s use colour, a new brand and a new proposition to really innovate the travel retail space,” says Schwan-STABILO Group CEO Michele Molon, as the 170-year-old German house prepares to make its TFWA World Exhibition debut.
The integration combines Generation Research’s global travel retail expertise with Beauté Research’s Asian market capabilities, expanding coverage across beauty markets worldwide.
“Let’s use colour, a new brand and a new proposition to really innovate the travel retail space," says Schwan-STABILO Group CEO Michele Molon, as the 170-year-old German house prepares to make its TFWA World Exhibition debut.
The Design Solution’s Nick Taylor and Maria Mendes outline five strategies for creating memorable airport retail environments illustrated through the transformation of Portugal Duty Free’s estate.
Lagardère Travel Retail is bringing AI-powered skin analysis and personalised product recommendations to travellers at airports in Prague, Rome and Amsterdam, with two further locations to follow by the end of 2026.
KOSÉ Travel Retail is taking DECORTÉ Liposome on a multi-market journey spanning Japan, Greater China, Thailand and North America, supported by a combination of experiential retail, localised gifting and digital engagement.
The new retail destination in Terminal 1 brings together beauty discovery, travel exclusives and pre-flight pampering in a distinctly Sydney-inspired setting.
HFDF is accelerating its cruise retail expansion through a series of new and extended partnerships, alongside an enhanced portfolio of more than 40 brands.
“Summer Fridays is pleased with these first steps into travel retail and is committed to developing the channel, with the introduction of dedicated travel-retail exclusives as of early 2027,” says Flair Brand Partners.
The elegant 600sq m shopping space at the gateway to the nation’s capital Hanoi includes an extensive range of international brands complemented by Vietnam Essence, which offers a curated selection of national products.
The ‘Formosan Terroir’ themed campaign is designed to turn pre-departure dwell time into an opportunity for discovery by fusing Taiwanese flavours, culture, entertainment and shopping.
The 25-day holiday promotion brings thousands of products, exclusive brand offers and themed activations across online and Myeong-dong stores.
Setting a new course: Borghese Chief Operating Officer Dawn Hilarczyk says cruise retail offers access to an engaged consumer seeking wellness, discovery and experience.












