Fashion, Leather and Accessories
Blockbuster merger looms as The Estée Lauder Companies and Puig confirm talks
A merger would have major ramifications for travel retail, marrying the US group’s star-studded Estée Lauder to La Mer portfolio with Puig’s Carolina Herrera to Charlotte Tilbury and Rabanne line-up.
A comeback for the ages: BTS mania sends Shinsegae Duty Free sales soaring in Seoul
The long-awaited comeback performance by blockbuster Korean boy band BTS on Saturday (21 March) in Seoul spurred not only a fan frenzy but a retail bonanza (UPDATED).
Nice Airport and Avolta reveal latest luxury store openings
The Boulevard Edit has opened in T1 as a multi-brand concept while in T2 Lacoste, Longchamp and Zegna have opened boutique spaces.
Cartier elevates luxury line-up at Incheon International Airport with Shinsegae Duty Free
The opening reinforces the travel retailer’s strategy to build a curated “luxury fashion boutique zone”, joining prestige global brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Celine.
Finavia transforms the Schengen zone at Helsinki Airport with Finnish nature-led retail and F&B concept
The space introduces four retail concepts and family-friendly installations alongside a café and restaurant as part of Helsinki Airport’s ongoing commercial development.
Puig names Felipe Grant as President Global Travel Retail
Grant most recently served as Puig General Manager Americas Travel Retail and brings 20 years of beauty industry experience, including roles with L’OCCITANE Group and LVMH.
This week on social media: AI and animation breathe life into travel retail and airport campaigns
AI and animation have transformed retail marketing, elevating campaign creativity and visual impact. Here’s a look at some of the most engaging, visually striking interactive posts from leading retailers and airports.
Hainan offshore duty-free sales soar +26% to RMB10.59 billion (US$1.54 billion) in first two months
During the same period, 1.279 million shoppers purchased 8.012 million duty-free items in Hainan, marking year-on-year increases of +16.6% and +9.9%, respectively.
Voices of Impact: Travel retail female leaders share words of inspiration for International Women’s Day
Women in travel retail share the inspirational quotes that have shaped their journeys and give details on how they are supporting #GiveToGain this International Women’s Day (8 March).
This week on social media: Essential buys, retailtainment and curated picks shape travel retail messaging
We’ve compiled dynamic video content and scroll-stopping visuals designed to boost engagement, amplify reach and convert interest into action across social channels.
CDFG Hainan stores celebrate +43% rise in visitor numbers during Chinese New Year holiday
CDFG’s Lunar New Year activations illustrate the evolving role of the retailer’s duty-free complexes in Hainan as lifestyle and cultural hubs rather than purely transactional retail spaces.
Jewel Changi Airport celebrates top retail and dining brands in inaugural Fans’ Favourites Awards
The results were drawn from thousands of entries over a month-long voting campaign, revealing strong demand for both flagship global concepts and homegrown Singaporean brands.
