Wellbeing
Video Interview: L’Oréal Travel Retail’s Jesús Abia on embracing ‘Pentarchy’ partnerships
In this video interview, L’Oréal Travel Retail Asia Pacific Managing Director Jesús Abia discusses why he believes the beauty giant is well positioned to meet the evolving needs of today’s travellers.
Be Relax Spa opens at George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s newly unveiled Terminal D-West Pier
The new spa offers chair massages, manicures, pedicures, facials and waxing, as well as 15-minute treatments for passengers on a tight schedule.
Interview: Kao Cosmetics’ Mark Johnson on Molton Brown’s ‘New Brand World’ for the modern age
Kao Cosmetics President of Business AEMEA and Molton Brown Global President Mark Johnson discusses the thinking behind the New Brand World revamp, Molton Brown’s storytelling ‘Artists of Note’ campaign and how that will come to life in travel retail.
Harding+ and Princess Cruise Lines host first Brand Day onboard the Sun Princess
The event featured activations and engagement showcases, offering a glimpse into the dynamic promotional opportunities available onboard the ship.
Interview: L’OCCITANE’s Mona L’Hostis on the secrets to Sol de Janeiro’s landmark year
Group Marketing Director Global Travel Retail Mona L’Hostis attributes the brand’s success to a focused product assortment, strategic social media engagement and a run of impactful campaigns.
Transforming challenges into opportunity: Lamar Letts on the creation of Hylux
In this exclusive interview, Hylux Founder & CEO Lamar Letts opens up about his transition from track athlete to business leader, sharing insights into the company’s future in travel retail.
ELC reports -4% net sales decline in Q1 amid challenges in China and Asia travel retail
Softening consumer sentiment and lowering conversion in China and Asia travel retail continued to impact ELC’s business across skincare, makeup, fragrance and haircare.
The Estée Lauder Companies names Stéphane de La Faverie President & CEO as Executive Chairman William Lauder steps down
De La Faverie will succeed Fabrizio Freda, who previously announced his retirement. Lauder will remain as Chair of the Board of Directors.
Drunk Elephant and Shiseido debut ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ pop-up at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
The animation blends exclusivity, retail theatre and digital amplification to bring Drunk Elephant’s TREX24 collection and skin ethos to life at the Thai gateway.
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.
Estée Lauder, Avolta and Roxie Nafousi team up for Night Skin Science pop-up at London Heathrow
The animation offered luxury sleep pods, cryo-tool-powered nighttime skincare treatments and a bespoke travel meditation soundtrack curated by Nafousi.
China Duty Free Group and Deloitte China unveil comprehensive sector White Paper
China Duty Free Group and Deloitte China have jointly released the ‘2023 CDFG Membership Whitepaper’, an analysis of China’s travel retail landscape unprecedented in its detail.
