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cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex celebrates third anniversary in style
In conjunction with the broad store-wide celebrations, taking place from 24 to 28 October, cdf Haikou’s acclaimed world-class whisky museum, Malt & More Whisky, is also marking its first anniversary with a variety of promotions and activities.
Avolta and Belgian chocolate brand La Louvière launch exclusive Toronto City Collection
From 25 October, the range will be exclusively available in Dufry duty-free stores at Toronto Pearson International and Billy Bishop Toronto City airports.
“A world-class retail experience” – Avolta unveils shopping transformation at Perth Airport
The development, notable for both its sense and taste of place, is part of the ongoing renewal and expansion of Avolta’s duty-free concession at the Western Australia gateway to 2031.
China updates Hainan offshore duty-free shopping policy to enhance offerings and broaden access
Among the key changes, two new categories (pet supplies/accessories and portable musical instruments) have been added; the minimum purchasing age raised to 18; and sales of Chinese goods boosted.
China Duty Free Group unveils must-read 2024-2025 White Paper
This superbly comprehensive and insightful publication, published for the second consecutive year, makes compelling reading for anyone doing business with China Duty Free Group or the Chinese consumer.
DFS improves in Q3 amid enhanced Macau, Hong Kong and Okinawa performance
“Restructure, reinvention and revival” was the tough-love message DFS Group Chairman & CEO Ed Brennan spelled out for the travel retailer last November in an interview with The Moodie Davitt Report. Now the formula appears to be paying off.
Louis Vuitton and Dubai Chocolate star as Dubai Duty Free delivers another record month in September
Dubai Duty Free continues its stellar 2025 resurgence under the leadership of Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi by setting an all-time September sales high of AED671.79 million (US$184 million), up almost +12% over the previous record.
CDFG unveils ‘duty free + cultural tourism’ campaign to boost Golden Week consumption
‘Duty free+’. That’s the name of the game for the Chinese travel retail powerhouse as it seeks to drive multi-faceted consumption across the key National Day Golden Week and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday period.
Royal Selangor celebrates 140 years amid strong post-pandemic recovery
Sustainability initiatives, seasonal launches and limited-edition collaborations reinforce the brand’s appeal to regional and international travellers.
Macau International Airport invites bids for Specialty Retail Services sub-concession
Macau International Airport Company today launched a Request for Proposal for a single retailer to operate a 721sq m sub-concession space dedicated to Specialty Retail Services in Macau International Airport’s airside departures zone
DENIZEN marks exclusive Drukair inflight listing in partnership with King Power Traveler
The destination jewellery specialist has launched a gold-plated bracelet depicting Druk the Thunder Dragon – a national and cultural symbol of Bhutan – onboard Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines.
China Duty Free Group rides plush toy popularity wave with launch of ‘Foodie Dim Sum’ series
The travel retailer said the innovation “blends the vibrant local dim sum culture with international fashion” and rides on the wider global plush toy trend adopted by fashion icons, celebrities and sports stars.
