Gifts, Crystal and China
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.
I Love Hamburg concept adds sense of place to Hamburg Airport’s retail line-up
The concept complements the Best of Hamburg store launched in June, showcasing a wide array of maritime keepsakes, modern design items and exclusive gift ideas.
‘Make Travel Magical with Shilla’ – Beauty retailer unveils blockbuster Changi summer campaign
“This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering a world-class travel retail experience, complete with immersive activations and compelling offerings from our valued brand partners,” says The Shilla Duty Free Vice President Head of International Business Jeff Lee.
M&S grows airport presence with debut of airside food and gifting concepts in Heathrow T5
The openings build on the success of M&S’s well-established landside airport stores across the UK.
“Fit for the future” – WHSmith and Lagardère Travel Retail to anchor Heathrow’s blended essentials retail offer
Lagardère Travel Retail’s flagship brand Relay will make its UK debut in Terminal 2 while WHSmith will operate travel essentials stores in terminals 3 and 4 and expand its footprint in Terminal 5.
Paradies Lagardère accelerates US growth with contract wins at Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth airports
The company’s latest phase of growth highlights its focus on elevating the travel experience with diverse dining and retail offerings.
Rare Planet seeks sub-tenants after winning retail concession for India’s new Patna Airport
The Indian retailer has been awarded a seven-year contract to operate the entire 1,200sq m retail concession at the new Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna, Bihar.
Dubai Duty Free smashes more records with second-highest non-December sales result
Hot chocolate. Dessert storms. Fast-growing fragrances and encouraging all-category growth. Read on for continued evidence of a remarkable resurgence at the world’s biggest single airport duty-free location.
Lagardère Travel Retail brings strong sense of place to Aelia Duty Free store at Verona Airport
The 600sq m store’s design pays tribute to Verona’s rich cultural heritage and Shakespeare’s legendary play Romeo and Juliet, “immersing shoppers in a narrative as memorable as their visit to this beautiful city”, the retailer claims.
The TREX Awards revealed – A pioneering celebration of travel retail-exclusive excellence
The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to present the results of the inaugural TREX Awards. A trailblazing celebration of the finest travel retail-exclusive products and other initiatives, the TREX Awards recognise the critical need for differentiation within travel retail, shining a spotlight on innovations that deliver unique value to travellers.
‘Fourth-best month ever’ as Dubai Duty Free smashes all-time April records with US$195 million in sales
The performance is a timely boost for the travel retailer, whose future structure is under review. Among the stand-out performers were confectionery, spurred by the Dubai Chocolate phenomenon, which turned in an extraordinary +84% increase year-on-year, while tobacco also shone.
CDFG celebrates ‘China-chic’ during annual Golden Week Global Shopping Festival
The cdf Global Shopping Festival underscores the retailer’s strategic focus on innovation, customer engagement and service excellence as key levers to stimulate Chinese consumption during the Labour Day Golden Week and beyond.
