Fragrances
“Fantastic” final week flourish sees Dubai Duty Free smash previous annual sales record
“We have had a fantastic December,” comments Dubai Duty Free Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi as the travel retailer ends the year on a high. “You can safely say we expect to touch AED7.9 billion (US$2.16 billion for the full year).” In fact sales reached that mark by 9pm on the final day of 2024. Read on for surely the first interview to be conducted with a travel retail executive at 36,000 feet.
Dubai Duty Free’s 41st anniversary daily sales surge +11% to US$16.4 million
Perfumes was the standout category with sales of AED15.3 million (US$4.2 million), followed by wines & spirits (AED6.5 million/US$1.8 million) and cosmetics AED6.2 million/US$1.7million).
Dior and The Shilla Duty Free reveal the ‘Ball of Dreams’ at Hong Kong International Airport
The immersive animation, running until 8 January, takes inspiration from the Château de Versailles and Christian Dior’s love for its masquerade balls.
Gebr. Heinemann reveals largest retail space at sea aboard Saudi cruise ship AROYA
The space, on a ship which accommodates 3,362 passengers, covers 1,603sq m and features stores spread over three decks.
The Shilla Duty Free hosts VIP-exclusive masterclass highlighting Dior’s Ball of Dreams campaign
The event offered guests the opportunity to explore the brand’s signature pieces and holiday gifting offerings, with a focus on Dior Prestige, its premium skincare line.
‘Gifting the Tilbury Feeling’ – Charlotte Tilbury and Avolta unveil festive Heathrow campaign
Charlotte Tilbury’s seasonal activities bring the passion and purpose of the brand to life, ensuring that every traveller can experience the ‘Tilbury feeling’ this holiday season.
Gebr. Heinemann and eurotrade extend half-century partnership
eurotrade, a wholly owned Munich Airport subsidiary, is one of Gebr. Heinemann‘s largest customers through a partnership dating back some 50 years to the early 1970s.
Sol de Janeiro ‘Celebrate Out Loud’ holiday campaign lands at Paris CDG with Extime Duty Free
The vibrant 360-degree campaign brings the spirit of Brazilian joy to international travellers at the main gateway to Paris.
Dubai Duty Free reveals details of 41st anniversary shopping campaign
Dubai Duty Free’s annual 24-hour sale continues to be a highly anticipated event for passengers, offering pre-Christmas savings across its extensive retail offering.
L’Oréal Travel Retail names Petrina Kho as General Manager Americas to replace Julia Seve
Kho is no stranger to the channel, having joined L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific in July 2017 as General Manager before moving to the USA in 2021 as Senior Vice President, Go To Market at IT Cosmetics Global HQ.
LVMH Beauty and Avolta celebrate Parfums Christian Dior opening at Toronto Pearson Airport
Dior’s collaboration with Avolta underscores a shared vision of creating premium, experiential retail spaces that resonate with today’s discerning travellers.
“Born to be different” – Philipp Plein on standing out in the luxury world
The Moodie Davitt Report interviewed the designer at his Cannes villa during the debut of his Crypto King watch line and NO LIMIT$ fragrance in October.
