Travel Essentials
Lagardère Travel Retail captures 11-store travel essentials concession at Düsseldorf Airport
The travel retailer has won a major tender for books and press, souvenirs and convenience stores at North Rhine-Westphalia's largest airport, with the first of them set to open in early 2026.
Schiphol Airport Retail unveils limited-edition Dopper x Royal Delft bottle collaboration
Combining Dutch design with a forward-thinking sustainability mission, the collection invites travellers to make a positive impact and take a bit of Dutch heritage home with them.
Kreol Travel Retail launches Skross at Cochin Duty Free
Kreol Travel Retail has partnered with Cochin Duty Free to introduce WorldConnect’s flagship brand Skross at Cochin International Airport, Kerala.
FairPrice Group launches first blended dining and retail concept at Changi Airport Terminal 3
Designed to elevate the airport dining and shopping experience, the 2,787sq m space features 29 food stalls and a grocery shop in a colonial courtyard-inspired setting.
Travel Blue and CDFG unveil ‘high-impact’ animation at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport
Travel Blue’s pop-up combines practicality, style and sustainability in a dynamic retail environment, building on the success of its two permanent stores at the airport.
Sydney Airport unveils Samsonite store and four dining outlets in Terminal 1
The openings include Samsonite and four F&B outlets – Earl Canteen, Sydney Coffee Trader, East x West and Atrium.
Avolta awarded key multi-sector New York JFK International Airport Terminal 6 contract
“Through this new contract, which is our largest year-to-date in North America, Avolta will redefine the travel experience at one of the busiest airports in the USA – raising the bar for travel retail worldwide and expanding our leadership in US travel retail and F&B,” pledges Avolta CEO Xavier Rossinyol.
Paradies Lagardère unveils refreshed CNBC store at Pensacola International Airport
The revamped store showcases a wide selection of travel essentials alongside a range of books and magazines, mobile accessories, destination merchandise, gifts and an extensive selection of food and confectionery.
Petsonality Profile with Tito’s Handmade Vodka: Meet David Sternlight and Blueberry
In this edition we meet Cabeau CEO David Sternlight and his hike-loving Boston Terrier Blueberry.
Samsonite extends Southeast Asia travel retail footprint with Jakarta Airport opening
The opening underscores Samsonite’s ongoing expansion in Southeast Asia travel retail, leveraging diverse retail concepts across key airports.
Bitmore expands travel retail presence in India with debut at Cochin International Airport
Bitmore is represented by Kreol Travel Retail across the Middle East and Indian subcontinent.
Reinventing the sports drink of the ancient world – Ed Stening and Merrick Watts launch Posca Hydrate
After its local market launch, Former Beam Suntory Global Director or Marketing – Travel Retail Ed Stening is hopeful of bringing Posca Hydrate to the travel retail channel. “Not only is hydration vital post activity or moments of sweat, and to enhance productivity levels, it’s also essential to the overall wellbeing of travellers,” he said.
