Sunglasses and Eyewear
Falic Group strikes deal to acquire DFS Group’s luxury business at Zayed International Airport
The deal will provide Duty Free Americas “with an immediate, scaled presence in one of the Middle East’s fastest-growing travel retail markets, accelerating its luxury retail and regional growth strategy”, says parent Falic Group.
Lagardère welcomes Burberry back to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Lounge 2
Burberry has returned to the Dutch gateway following a year-long absence, with the new 80sq m boutique reinforcing the luxury offer in the airport’s redeveloped Lounge 2.
Kering Eyewear and Lagardère Travel Retail put Valentino in focus with debut pop-up at Schiphol
The two-month Valentino Eyewear pop-up marks the debut of the first Valentino Eyewear collection developed and distributed by Kering Eyewear since their licensing agreement was confirmed last year.
EssilorLuxottica delivers strong first-half growth amid challenging market conditions
The eyewear powerhouse posted solid first-half growth as AI glasses, myopia management and strong regional performances fuelled its momentum.
Kering Eyewear turns in record first half amid resilient performance for luxury goods parent group
Continued momentum at Kering Eyewear was among the highlights across the luxury group’s portfolio in the six months to 30 June.
EssilorLuxottica and World Duty Free bring summer days to UK airports with Prada Eyewear campaign
A multi-airport roll-out spanning nine UK gateways combined immersive pop-ups with striking Out of Home visibility as Prada Eyewear brought its Urban Beaches campaign to World Duty Free.
Aena seeks partners for luxury concessions at Madrid-Barajas Airport
The opportunities include a 199sq m store in Terminal 1, 133sq m in T2, 101sq m in T3 and 130sq m in T4, with a bid deadline of 21 September.
LVMH posts revenue decline and flat profits amid ‘disrupted’ environment in first half
The company said the performance was “very solid in a geopolitical and economic environment that remained disrupted, amplified by the conflict in the Middle East”.
Starboard reveals ambitious programme of firsts and innovative concepts onboard Legend of the Seas
The new Royal Caribbean Icon Class ship features a series of firsts at sea and an experience-led offer across categories.
Heinemann and Sydney Airport announce ambitious transformation plan; beauty retailer MECCA to make duty-free debut
Under plans to revitalise the core categories at Sydney Airport, popular Australian beauty retailer MECCA will enter the duty-free channel, Victoria’s Secret will open a boutique in T1 while fast-growing beauty name Aesop has just made its Sydney Airport store debut.
Unifree Duty Free partners with luxury house Balenciaga for Istanbul Airport opening
The 72sq m boutique, which represents a stand-alone store debut for the brand in regional duty free, offers men’s and women’s bags, shoes, hats, scarves and other travel accessories such as wallets and phone cases.
How Kansai Airport captured the best of Japan and the world at reimagined Terminal 1
“We will take the bar even higher for travel retail in Japan.” The words of Kansai Airports Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer (Non Aeronautical) Fumio Owada sum up the deep ambition underpinning the radical transformation of the Kansai gateway.
