Tobacco and Reduced Risk Products
Bringing the “spirit of discovery and adventure” – Habanos rolls out travel retail-exclusive Montecristo Fragata
Habanos has extended its best-selling Montecristo portfolio with a new travel retail-exclusive humidor, unveiled at the recent TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes.
Zhuhai Duty Free strengthens retail footprint at Hengqin Port with arrivals store opening
The new arrivals store completes Zhuhai Duty Free’s duty-free retail network at Hengqin Port, extending its offer to both inbound and outbound travellers while adding a broad category mix across its 345sq m retail space.
Iraq Duty Free navigates regional disruption and refocuses on expansion
Iraq Duty Free is shifting back to expansion after Middle East travel issues, adding new Basrah Airport stores while eyeing further growth across the country’s aviation and downtown retail markets.
“A new face of Vietnamese travel retail” – Vietnam Duty Free opens in style at Noi Bai Airport
The elegant 600sq m shopping space at the gateway to the nation’s capital Hanoi includes an extensive range of international brands complemented by Vietnam Essence, which offers a curated selection of national products.
Images of the Day: CNSC delivers culture-led retail arena at Fuzhou Changle Airport
Fuzhou-inspired design and locally-rooted merchandise sit at the heart of a duo of new-look stores, as our latest image choice shows.
“The DNA of Iceland” – Gebr. Heinemann puts local identity at the heart of duty free at Keflavík Airport
The family-owned travel retailer has completed an ambitious upgrade across three stores, combining an expanded Icelandic offer with new international brands, digital services and destination-led design.
Chris Street takes the helm at Imperial Brands Global Travel Retail as Davidoff celebrates 100 years
Imperial Brands has named Chris Street to lead its Global Travel Retail business as the company enters a landmark year marked by the 100th anniversary of Davidoff cigarettes.
‘From Traffic to Value’ – China Duty Free Consumer White Paper 2025-2026 is released
“The global duty-free and travel retail market is at a critical inflection point of recovery and quality improvement,” said CDFG as it unveiled the expansive document that systematically interprets consumer trends, category evolution and channel transformation logic.
TFWA unveils more Cannes programme highlights as industry support strengthens
From expert-led discussions and workshops to networking, new initiatives and brand showcases, the event will offer multiple opportunities for the global travel retail community to connect and engage.
BAT extends VELO’s destination-led travel retail-exclusive collection with three new editions
The collection combines destination-led design with Velo’s flavour innovation, while tapping into the continued growth of nicotine pouches across key markets.
GMR Aero unveils Vizag Duty Free and revamped Hyderabad Airport departures store
The revamped Hyderabad Duty Free Departure Store features a retail environment inspired by the heritage of Hyderabad and Telangana, while Vizag Duty Free is built around the theme ‘Where Coastal Heritage Meets Global Discoveries’.
Philip Morris International puts airport exclusivity in focus with global IQOS Skylens launch
The travel retail-exclusive device has debuted at Narita International Airport in Japan, followed by a phased roll-out across selected duty-free locations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
