Travel Essentials
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.
Travel Blue urges retail rethink as changing traveller dynamics reshape airport shopping
In its latest study, the leading travel essentials company said the growing influence of Gen Z presents a compelling opportunity for retailers to elevate the category.
CDFG rings in summer with duo of Hainan offshore duty-free festivals
Through July and August, the Hainan International Offshore Duty Free and cdf Hainan Offshore Duty Free shopping festivals will see CDFG stores across the island feature market debut store openings, product launches and giveaway campaigns.
Experiential retail sets sail: Gebr. Heinemann opens duty-free stores on TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff Flow
Gebr. Heinemann has opened its two exclusive duty-free stores, Meine Freude and Mein Glanz, onboard Mein Schiff Flow, unveiling a new cruise retail concept centred on the key travel retail trends of experience, activation and personalisation.
Geneva Airport welcomes Decathlon Switzerland’s first European airport store
Decathlon has entered a new phase of its European travel retail strategy with the launch of its first airport proximity store at Geneva Airport, combining a curated product offer with a 24/7 Click & Collect service for travellers.
WHSmith North America celebrates leadership impact with three AMAC Catalyst Awards wins
The leading travel retailer has celebrated three executive honours at the prestigious AMAC 2026 Catalyst Awards, highlighting its leaders’ contributions to advocacy, supplier diversity and the broader aviation industry.
The TREX Awards: Who has won the big final honours, including the ultimate Patagotitan accolade?
In a big finish to The TREX Awards, we reveal the intensely competitive TREX Collaboration between a Brand and Retailer (and/or Airport) Award, the Best CSR-Related TREX accolade and The Patagotitan Award – the highest-ranked TREX across all categories.
China Chic in the spotlight as China Duty Free Group unveils dedicated retail zone at Shanghai Pudong Airport
China Chic is on the move. That’s the emphatic message from China Duty Free Group as it unveils a 200sq m retail zone solely dedicated to Chinese brands amid the retailer’s deep-seated commitment to elevating domestic brands on the global stage.
The TREX Awards revealed: Honouring the best in travel retail-exclusive excellence (4)
Today we bring you the judges’ findings on the most competitive category in this year’s TREX Awards (TREX Marketing Campaign) and a special Judges’ award – Best TREX-Related Communications and Concept.
TREX Awards revealed: Honouring the best in travel retail-exclusive excellence (3)
Today we announce the TREX Spirits, Tobacco and Smoke-Free Products, Wellbeing and Wine results in this trailblazing celebration of the finest travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products and related innovations worldwide.
Be Relax Wellness enters new chapter with rebrand and expanded airport wellbeing proposition
Be Relax Wellness introduces an expanded portfolio of spa, suites, travel accessories and integrated concepts to meet the evolving needs of today's traveller
The TREX Awards revealed: Honouring the best in travel retail-exclusive excellence (2)
We announce the TREX Destination Merchandise, Fashion and Accessories and Fragrances category awards in this trailblazing celebration of the finest travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products and related innovations worldwide.
