Sunglasses and Eyewear
Tackling an industry ‘pain point’ – Jessica’s Secret launches AI Tracking 3.0 to unlock precise gift with purchase value calculation
The latest upgrade to the company’s flagship price-monitoring system directly addresses one of the most persistent challenges in today’s ecommerce and travel retail markets – the rise of ‘hidden discounts’ driven by GWP strategies.
Heady heights in Hainan: Three-day New Year’s holiday duty-free sales rocket +128.9%
2026 got off to a flying start for offshore duty-free retailers as sales soared to RMB712 million (US$101.8 million) during the three-day New Year’s holiday. Some 442,000 items were sold while footfall and conversion were encouragingly heavy.
Dubai Duty Free shatters all-time record with milestone US$2.4 billion in 2025 sales
Records tumble as Dubai Duty Free brings down the curtain on an extraordinary 2025. Not only did annual sales smash through the previous all-time record but December proved to be the most successful year in the retailer’s remarkable 42-year history.
Safilo Group and Pierre Cardin extend global eyewear licensing agreement until 2031
The extension underlines the enduring strength of a collaboration that began with Pierre Cardin’s first Safilo-produced eyewear collection in 1991.
US$19 million in sales over 24 hours – Dubai Duty Free turns 42 with a spectacular flourish
As Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 42nd anniversary, shoppers at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports celebrated the retailer’s traditional annual sale, collectively spending US$6,250 a minute over a 24-hour “shopping frenzy”.
Blue Elephant extends regional footprint via Starlux and Hong Kong Airport eShop listings
The brand’s eyewear collection is showcased across leading travel retail and ecommerce platforms, connecting with a diverse range of consumers throughout the region.
Marcolin adds Max Mara Eyewear to stellar line-up in Munich Airport Luxury Sunglasses store
Max Mara Eyewear has launched its sleek and tailored eyewear lines in eurotrade’s recently inaugurated Terminal 2 Luxury Sunglasses store.
This week on social media: Travel retail celebrates the season of giving with promotional blitz
With the peak gifting season underway ahead of the Christmas holidays, travel retailers are highlighting curated gift ideas across their social media channels to help ease the holiday shopping rush.
Optic to Go eyes travel retail expansion with optical vending machines
Initially launched at Bordeaux Mérignac Airport, the brand has since established a presence at Nice-Ville railway station, offering an innovative optical vending machine stocked with a range of reading glasses, sunglasses and accessories.
Supersonic growth: Dubai Duty Free posts highest monthly sales in 42-year history with blockbuster November
Year-to-date sales surpassed the US$2 billion mark by mid-November, suring another record-breaking year for the retailer.
China Duty Free Group expands downtown network with Tianjin store opening
This is the first downtown duty-free store in the northeastern city of Tianjin and described by CDFG as a flagship project.
Images of the Day: ARI brings festive flair to Lisbon Duty Free with Joy Awaits seasonal campaign
ARI’s Joy Awaits campaign brings festive energy, strong sense of place and high passenger engagement to Lisbon Duty Free through an immersive, omnichannel holiday showcase.
