Fashion, Leather and Accessories
Kering Group posts slide in full-year sales and profits but second-half improvement offers positive signals
Kering Group revenue fell -13% year-on-year to €14,675 million though the previously sharp decline in sales eased in Q4, while Kering Eyewear maintained its strong performance amid a difficult trading climate.
Starlux Airlines expands onboard amenities with Huntsman sleepwear and updated Formia kits
Expanding Starlux’s onboard amenities, Huntsman sleepwear and Formia kits add to premium offerings, including Smith sleepwear, available in Business Class cabins.
Dubai Duty Free starts 2026 with a bang as best-ever January sales soar to US$235 million
Gold glitters, precious jewellery shines, fashion flourishes and electronics spark. They were the outstanding categories as Dubai Duty Free posted the third-highest monthly sales in its history.
LMOY and CNSC enhance ‘China-chic’ offering at Nanjing Lukou Airport in travel retail debut
The launch advances the brand’s ‘going global’ strategy, with travel retail viewed as a key channel for showcasing China-chic brands to the world market.
Hong Kong International Airport invites bids for premium athleisure concession
Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched a tender for a premium athleisure concession spanning 243sq m of space at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1.
LVMH Chairman & CEO Bernard Arnault talks DFS and “a disrupted and sometimes unforeseeable” business climate
Speaking to investors after announcing LVMH full-year results, Chairman & CEO Bernard Arnault addressed market disruption worldwide, saying it is “extremely difficult to control all the geoeconomic impacts on our companies”.
Lotte Duty Free enhances fashion mix with new-look Tory Burch boutique at Myeong-dong flagship
This store represents Tory Burch’s continued expansion in Asia and in travel retail, with an outlet set to open on 30 January at World Tower in Seoul.
LVMH revenues and profits dip amid ‘disrupted global economic and geopolitical environment’
LVMH highlighted the streamlining of operations at DFS Group through 2025, with the planned sale of the travel retail businesses in Hong Kong and Macau to China Tourism Group Duty Free announced last week.
On Location: Shanghai Hongqiao Airport unveils blueprint for commercial development as Airport Commercial Plaza launched
The Moodie Davitt Report Chief China Representative Zhang Yimei was among a packed audience who heard how the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport projects will create high-quality commercial landmarks characterised by economic value, cultural connotations and social impact.
New Year Reboot: Lotte Duty Free unveils Lunar New Year shopping extravaganza
In addition to discounted offers, the festive promotions feature experiential elements, providing shoppers with interactive and memorable engagement during the peak shopping and travel season.
Yilin Wang on Re-Engaging Chinese FIT Travellers in 2026
The session, hosted by Yilin Consulting on Campus Online, examined how travel retail brands and retailers can recalibrate their strategies to better meet the needs of Chinese FIT (Free Independent Travellers).
Victorinox reorganises travel retail business; reaffirms commitment to the channel
Victorinox is embedding its travel retail teams within regional market structures to strengthen local alignment, while reaffirming the channel’s strategic importance.
