Spirits & Wine
New Strange Predictions contest and latest results as a blockbuster sports weekend approaches
Our popular readers’ contest is back again, this time challenging industry knowledge of rugby and F1 motor racing.
Mixed bag for Pernod Ricard global travel retail in FY26 as sales ease -3%
The French drinks powerhouse experienced contrasting travel retail fortunes through its financial year with positives in China, Europe and the Americas being offset by challenges in South Korea and the Middle East.
Beluga Vodka puts premium positioning in focus with Heinemann activation at Hamburg Airport
Running through 31 August, the activation uses an Art Deco-inspired space, guided tastings and an exclusive passport cover to drive brand engagement.
AdVini and Lagardère bring French wine discovery to life with summer tasting activations
AdVini is celebrating the diversity of French wine at Marseille Provence and Amsterdam Schiphol airports through a series of tasting-led activations with Lagardère Travel Retail.
‘From Traffic to Value’ – China Duty Free Consumer White Paper 2025-2026 is released
“The global duty-free and travel retail market is at a critical inflection point of recovery and quality improvement,” said CDFG as it unveiled the expansive document that systematically interprets consumer trends, category evolution and channel transformation logic.
Local Heroes: Sakhrani Distillery puts Okinawa on the world whisky map
Bringing the forests of Yanbaru, Okinawa, to the forefront, the emerging whisky brand unites Founder Sabrina Sakhrani’s global vision with Master Distiller Ayako Ikehara’s generational craftsmanship.
Osborne serves up a Taste of Spain with Toro Tapas expansion
Osborne Group is using Spanish gastronomy, hospitality and an evolving wines, spirits and gourmet food portfolio to deliver an authentic Taste of Spain to travellers.
‘Making Life Sparkle’ – Henkell Freixenet strengthens global identity with refreshed corporate logo
The refreshed identity comes as the sparkling wine specialist looks to sharpen its global profile while maintaining the distinct identities of its established brand portfolio.
TFWA unveils more Cannes programme highlights as industry support strengthens
From expert-led discussions and workshops to networking, new initiatives and brand showcases, the event will offer multiple opportunities for the global travel retail community to connect and engage.
Interview: “Travel retail is the one place where we have time to tell our story,” says Two Drifters
In this exclusive interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Two Drifters Founders Russ and Gemma Wakeham talk about building a British rum from scratch and putting carbon on the balance sheet.
‘Time Well Spent at the 19th hole’ – Ballantine’s x Malbon pop-up swings into gear in Korean travel retail
The next phase of the Ballantine’s x Malbon collaboration is in full swing across South Korea, combining immersive airport activations, digital engagement and domestic retail crossover to spotlight the TREX 21 Year Old blend.
Elevating the consumer experience: China Duty Free Group takes ‘Cheers with Whisky’ to the skies with Hainan Airlines
The cross-industry partnership brings exclusive whiskies and signature cocktails onboard, linking inflight discovery with duty-free purchasing and creating new retail touchpoints across the passenger journey.
