Sunglasses and Eyewear
Higher and higher: Luxury and confectionery sales soar as Dubai Duty Free hits another monthly record in October
The airport retailer continues its remarkable 2025 resurgence, reaching yet another monthly landmark as year-to-date sales surge to AED6.88 billion (US$1.89 billion).
Interview: EssilorLuxottica’s Alessio Crivelli on blending eyewear craftsmanship with med-tech
EssilorLuxottica Global Travel Retail Director Alessio Crivelli outlines how the group’s med-tech transformation, AI innovation and integrated brand strategy are redefining the eyewear’s future in global travel retail.
Chinese authorities announce key policy measures to drive duty-free consumption
In major breaking news, key Chinese regulators have announced a series of proactive measures designed to improve the country’s duty-free shop policy.
cdf Haikou International Duty Free Shopping Complex celebrates third anniversary in style
In conjunction with the broad store-wide celebrations, taking place from 24 to 28 October, cdf Haikou’s acclaimed world-class whisky museum, Malt & More Whisky, is also marking its first anniversary with a variety of promotions and activities.
“There are no sacred cows” – Kering focuses on efficiency amid luxury restructure and beauty divestment
Kering’s third-quarter marked a turning point for the Group as it sealed a landmark L’Oréal alliance, advanced its cost-efficiency and store rationalisation drive alongside strong early reception to Gucci’s new creative chapter under Demna Gvasalia.
Safilo confirms non-binding offer to acquire Eschenbach and BoDe from Inspecs
The Italian eyewear powerhouse responds to an Inspecs statement a day earlier. But it is not alone in its interest with two other possible offers looming for Inspecs in total.
“A world-class retail experience” – Avolta unveils shopping transformation at Perth Airport
The development, notable for both its sense and taste of place, is part of the ongoing renewal and expansion of Avolta’s duty-free concession at the Western Australia gateway to 2031.
China Duty Free Group unveils must-read 2024-2025 White Paper
This superbly comprehensive and insightful publication, published for the second consecutive year, makes compelling reading for anyone doing business with China Duty Free Group or the Chinese consumer.
DFS improves in Q3 amid enhanced Macau, Hong Kong and Okinawa performance
“Restructure, reinvention and revival” was the tough-love message DFS Group Chairman & CEO Ed Brennan spelled out for the travel retailer last November in an interview with The Moodie Davitt Report. Now the formula appears to be paying off.
Safilo and Avolta drive engagement with Carolina Herrera Eyewear campaign at Spanish airports
The campaign showcases Carolina Herrera’s Fall/Winter 2025 Eyewear Collection across Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga airports.
WHSmith and Solstice Sunglasses partner to boost premium eyewear retail at North America airports
This partnership positions Solstice Sunglasses to gain access to WHSmith's high-traffic network, bringing curated designer sunglasses from Gucci, Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, and Michael Kors to travellers at major hubs, including New York John F. Kennedy, Los Angeles and San Francisco airports.
Louis Vuitton and Dubai Chocolate star as Dubai Duty Free delivers another record month in September
Dubai Duty Free continues its stellar 2025 resurgence under the leadership of Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi by setting an all-time September sales high of AED671.79 million (US$184 million), up almost +12% over the previous record.
