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On Location: A new chapter opens for Lagardère Travel Retail as Relay makes UK debut at Heathrow Airport
A ceremonial ribbon-cutting held at The Queen’s Terminal, celebrated the debut of the first of four planned Relay stores at Heathrow, which together will span 1,360sq m of retail space.
Lagardère reshapes Düsseldorf Airport retail and dining experience
The travel retail powerhouse has introduced a new wave of retail and dining concepts at the busy German hub, fusing global food trends with regional culinary culture to elevate the travel experience.
WHSmith posts higher H1 revenue but lower profit amid global headwinds
Headline trading profit declined to £32 million (US$43.3 million), reflecting disruption from UK airport store refurbishments and ongoing inflationary pressures.
Lagardère Travel Retail builds German network with key openings in Frankfurt Airport T3
“Our commitment was to go the extra mile for this special project and to offer our guests tailor-made concepts that will be remembered,” says Lagardère Travel Retail Germany Jochen Halfmann.
Redefining convenience: WHSmith boosts ‘one-stop-shop’ vision with three new flagship Heathrow stores
Each of the new stores delivers a consolidated offer, bringing together health & beauty, food & beverage, technology accessories and pharmacy services within a single retail environment.
IRHPL expands fragrance portfolio and opens Accessorize London at Goa Airport
The expanded brand line-up builds on the company’s expanding travel retail footprint, following multiple store openings at key Indian airports in recent weeks.
Dual triumph for Lagardère AWPL as it snaps up Western Sydney Airport duty-free & travel essentials concessions
In big breaking news, Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has awarded Lagardère AWPL dual decade-long concessions at Australia’s new 24-hour international gateway.
Hong Kong Airport issues tenders for speciality packaged food and children’s product concessions
The speciality packaged foods opportunity comprises a 17sq m unit at Level 6, Departures West Hall, while the children’s toys, books and entertainment concession includes a 58sq m space at Level 6, Departures Southwest Concourse.
LagardèreAWPL enhances Wellington Airport’s retail mix with Discover and Relay
The two concepts add to the airport’s expanding retail mix, which includes Tech2Go, Amuse and Duty Free @ WLG.
Images of the Day: IRHPL boosts Delhi Airport retail footprint with 14th Neo Travel store
Today’s images are shared by Kavita Tiwari, India Retails & Hospitality (IRHPL) Group Vice President for Group Business Expansion and New Projects, celebrating the opening of another Neo Travel location at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
Exclusive: Schiphol Group to issue major RFP for airside travel essentials contract
As the airside travel essentials and convenience business comes to market at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, we speak to Schiphol Group about the opportunity.
Baltona extends Warsaw Chopin Airport presence with La Maison du Luxe and Zoom stores
La Maison du Luxe features handbags, sunglasses and fashion accessories, while Zoom is Baltona’s latest convenience store concept.
