Destination Merchandise
Mondelez WTR sharpens confectionery visibility across key Americas gateways
Mondelez WTR is stepping up investment across the Americas with permanent retail upgrades, destination-led Toblerone sense of place executions and shopper engagement initiatives spanning five key markets.
Hudson extends Des Moines International Airport retail presence with new eight-year contract
The long-term contract will see Hudson introduce its River & Grand concept as part of the airport’s new terminal development in 2027.
Korea SME agency extends Fanfan duty-free footprint at Incheon Airport to support small businesses
Located in Terminal 2, the outlets showcase Korean products across the K-beauty, K-fashion, K-food and K-life categories while supporting SMEs’ ambitions for global expansion.
Travel Blue to spotlight expanded award-winning Memory Collections at TFWA Cannes
The global travel essentials leader brings its expanded TREX Award-winning Memory Collections to TFWA Cannes, showcasing new personalised travel souvenirs.
MSC Cruises puts luxury at the heart of the retail offer onboard new flagship MSC World Asia
The ship will feature luxury boutiques across the outdoor World Promenade and indoor World Galleria, offering watches, jewellery, fashion accessories, fragrances, souvenirs and personalised shopping experiences.
Eraman debuts refreshed flagship retail concept at Kuala Lumpur Airport Terminal 2
The new-look 1,194sq m flagship reflects Eraman’s focus on enhancing the traveller experience through a stronger brand mix and experiential retail.
Foreigner sales remain soft in South Korean duty free despite flurry of retail activity
International customers accounted for an overwhelmingly dominant 85.7% of total downtown sales on just 51.5% of the shopper mix. While foreigner shopper numbers rose downtown, decreased sales month-on-month underline the sector’s softness.
Championing Kiwi creators: Auckland Airport unveils Gifts of New Zealand Request for Proposals
“We are seeking partners who respect the stories behind the products, champion New Zealand creators and makers, and place the customer at the centre of their decisions.” So says Auckland Airport as it issues an RFP for a category long integral to the shopping offer.
Lotte Duty Free puts food discovery in the spotlight with revamped Busan specialised zone
The revamped Busan downtown food zone brings together Korean, Japanese and global favourites, alongside exclusive travel retail-first offerings, catering to growing traveller demand for distinctive food souvenirs.
Lotte Duty Free adds spice to Gimpo Airport retail offer with Premium Kimchi launch
The exclusive launch introduces Lotte Hotel Seoul’s signature kimchi recipe to airport travellers, with an Incheon Airport roll-out set for 12 August.
How Kansai Airport captured the best of Japan and the world at reimagined Terminal 1
“We will take the bar even higher for travel retail in Japan.” The words of Kansai Airports Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (Non Aeronautical) Fumio Owada sum up the deep ambition underpinning the radical transformation of the Kansai gateway.
The TREX Factor: Tasting two outstanding Misaka Japanese whiskies
In this episode we taste two fine whiskies from Japan under the Misaka label – Misaka 12 Years Old Pure Malt PX Sherry Cask and Misaka 12 Years Old Mizunara Cask.
