Fashion, Leather and Accessories
Dubai Duty Free smashes July records with sales reaching US$175 million
Underpinned by “an incredible” +57% surge in confectionery sales – spurred by the sustained Dubai Chocolate dynamic – and strong performances across multiple other categories, Dubai Duty Free sustains its remarkable 2025 momentum.
Hong Kong International Airport invites proposals for a sportswear concession in Terminal 1
The successful bidder will operate a 163.9sq m space at the Level 6, Departures West Hall.
Cartier opens first Swiss airport boutique at Zurich in partnership with Bucherer
The elegant boutique takes inspiration from Zurich’s four-season climate, blending understated design, cultural storytelling and refined sense of place at a prime location in the Airside Centre.
Lotte Duty Free spotlights bestselling items amid summer travel boom
Across product categories, cosmetics and perfumes recorded the highest share of sales at 39%, followed by fashion, leathergoods and eyewear at 28%.
Kering reports -16% revenue decline in H1 FY2025; eyewear and beauty continue to show resilience
While Gucci and Saint Laurent saw double-digit declines, Bottega Veneta, Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté posted modest growth amid a challenging luxury retail climate.
Manchester Airport unveils new section in T2 Departure Lounge as transformation nears completion
Manchester Airport has today (28 July) unveiled a new section of its Terminal 2 departure lounge – featuring LEGO, Rituals, Pandora, Starbucks and more – as part of its ongoing £1.3 billion transformation.
China Tourism Group Duty Free’s share price soars after Hainan customs zone announcement; liquor & beauty excluded from tariff-free list
The new regime will see 6,600 types of goods allowed tariff-free into Hainan. Crucially for the offshore duty-free sector, however, key consumer commodities including liquor and cosmetics are exceptions.
Starboard Luxury unveils premium brand boutiques onboard The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Luminara
Luxury boutiques for Cartier, IWC Schaffhausen and Piaget are now open aboard Luminara, the latest addition to the The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s fleet.
TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes set for a strong showing with support from key global brands
Among the global names participating at this year’s event are Hermès, Giorgio Armani, Zegna, Bally and Ralph Lauren, alongside long-established travel retail leaders such as Tumi, Samsonite and Delsey.
Qatar Duty Free celebrates British & Irish Lions tour to Australia with rugby store at Hamad Airport
Qatar Airways brings the spirit of rugby to the skies as Official Title and Airline Partner of the tour, while QDF delivers a complementary airport experience with the dedicated fan-focused sports-themed Rugby Store.
Shinsegae Duty Free spotlights K-culture with revamped space at Myeong-dong downtown store
The revamped space on the 11th floor features an extensive portfolio of over 100 brands, spotlighting the latest retail innovations across categories such as food, fashion, liquor & tobacco, cigars, character goods and K-pop merchandise.
Images of the Day: umdasch and Smartseller bring a new dimension of retail and F&B to Nuremberg Airport
Today’s images tell the story of the innovative Smartseller store, which elevates Nuremberg’s commercial offer with an inventive fusion of duty‑free retail, regional food & beverage and design‑led ambience.
