Tobacco and Reduced Risk Products
CNSC celebrates cruise hub and airport duty-free openings in Northeast China
The openings at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port and Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport represent a collective milestone in CNSC’s efforts to enhance its presence at key ports.
JTI reveals latest Ploom travel retail offering through high-impact launch with Dubai Airports, Dubai Duty Free and JCDecaux
The Ploom launch, which took place on 27 May, is supported by Promozones in various locations across the airport, to be followed by a dynamic flagship store.
Lagardère Travel Retail brings strong sense of place to Aelia Duty Free store at Verona Airport
The 600sq m store’s design pays tribute to Verona’s rich cultural heritage and Shakespeare’s legendary play Romeo and Juliet, “immersing shoppers in a narrative as memorable as their visit to this beautiful city”, the retailer claims.
Cubatabaco granted US trademark rights to Cohiba after prolonged legal dispute
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, in a ruling issued by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, upheld the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s decision to invalidate General Cigar’s Cohiba trademark registrations following proceedings initiated by Cubatabaco.
JTI names Hadi Sleiman as Director of Corporate Affairs and Communications GTR
Sleiman steps up from a Middle East regional role to take on the new challenge with the Winston, Camel and Mevius cigarettes brands owner.
Lotte Duty Free celebrates Changi contract extension; pledges more ‘WOWS’ and enhanced differentiation
“We will continue to collaborate with Changi Airport Group to strengthen customer experience programmes such as the WOWS (World of Wines and Spirits) event to differentiate our liquor operations and customer experiences,” says Lotte Duty Free CEO Kim Dong-ha.
Lotte Travel Retail awarded three-year extension to Changi Airport duty-free contract
The renewed contract covers 18 stores and more than 8,600sq m of space across the airport’s four terminals.
Stakeholders mobilise to defend industry as WHO prepares ‘evidence-based’ study on illicit duty-free tobacco
The Duty Free World Council and industry associations are doubling down on the message that travel retail is not a source of illicit tobacco.
On Location: PMI reveals IQOS Curious X Sensorium Piazza
The Sensorium Piazza is the first project to be released within the IQOS Curious X platform, which will see PMI partner with over 20 multi-media artists globally to create artworks and installations that push the creative boundaries inspired by IQOS.
Bahrain Duty Free unveils luxury store in The Pearl Lounge at Bahrain International Airport
The retail space was inaugurated by Bahrain Duty Free Chairman Abdulla Buhindi and Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah.
Davidoff enhances Zino Nicaragua range with five-cigar carton pack
Set for a 17 April launch at select retailers, the latest release also comes with the Half Corona in both pre-cut and uncut versions, with the uncut option presented in a traditional wooden box.
Cigtrus brings Ezfly to travel retail as a nicotine-free smoking alternative for passengers
Cigtrus, a brand specialising in smokeless, nicotine-free inhalers, showcased its travel-focused innovation Ezfly at the IAADFS-organised Summit of the Americas in Miami, Florida.
