Sunglasses and Eyewear
North America recovery buoys Safilo performance in Q3
Safilo’s third-quarter sales rose +3.% year-on-year as business with major US retail chains rebounded and sunglasses sales returned to growth in North America.
Boarding now: Brisbane Airport adds a flurry of new stores as transformational Future BNE programme takes shape
More than a dozen new and refurbished retailers are coming to Brisbane Airport as part of the hugely ambitious retail renovation and expansion component of the airport-wide Future BNE transformation.
Travel Hub enhances Manila International Airport retail offer with one-stop shopping concept
Regent Travel Retail Group introduces a multi-category shopping destination in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2, bringing together international brands, local products and interactive retail experiences.
Lotte Duty Free fuels year-end travel shopping with Black Friday promotional push
Running through the end of November, the Black Friday campaign combines online discounts, exclusive brand offers and international travel rewards to attract shoppers during the busy year-end travel season.
In Conversation: Michael Kors’ Chris Amplo on redefining the jet set lifestyle
Michael Kors EMEA President Chris Amplo discusses how heritage-inspired collections, a refreshed ‘jet set’ positioning and new retail concepts are shaping the brand’s next chapter in travel retail.
Kering Eyewear and L’Oréal unite Valentino eyewear and fragrance at Istanbul Airport
A landmark cross-category activation developed with Gebr. Heinemann brings Valentino Eyewear and
Valentino Beauty together in an immersive retail experience.
Interview: Thélios’ Alessandro Eucaliptus puts luxury service at the heart of eyewear growth
“Our job is to deliver luxury,” says Thélios Head of Global Travel Retail Alessandro Eucaliptus as he highlights the role of tailored service, Asian-fit eyewear and brand-led activations in supporting the group’s travel retail growth.
Kering Eyewear and Jewelry divisions maintain positive trends in Q3 amid flat group revenue performance
The strongest performers by division in Q3 were Kering Jewelry (+12% year-on-year on a reported basis) and Kering Eyewear (+6%) as group transformation and revitalisation of the Gucci brand continues.
Vietnam Duty Free celebrates groundbreaking opening at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi
The Moodie Davitt Report is on location at Noi Bai International, gateway to the nation’s capital, Hanoi, on a seminal day for Vietnam’s travel retail sector. Today, a vibrant new force, Vietnam Duty Free, comes of age.
“The beginning of our next chapter” – Vietnam Duty Free celebrates landmark Hanoi inauguration
“With each step forward, VDF aspires to bring duty-free shopping in Vietnam closer to the standards of the world’s leading travel retail destinations, right at the country’s international gateway,” the company pledges.
Interview: ATÜ Duty Free’s Ersan Arcan discusses redefining luxury for a new generation of travellers
“Luxury is not necessarily defined only by traditional categories, but also by products that combine innovation, design and a genuine improvement to everyday life,” says ATÜ Duty Free President and CEO Ersan Arcan.
Ziad Jabre forms brand representative company Meridian Partners, seals exclusive deal with Karen Wazen Collection
The Dubai-based business, founded by the travel retail veteran, will focus on building brand presence across global markets, from securing listings and developing retailer relationships to driving sell-through.
