Wellbeing
Heady heights in Hainan: Three-day New Year’s holiday duty-free sales rocket +128.9%
2026 got off to a flying start for offshore duty-free retailers as sales soared to RMB712 million (US$101.8 million) during the three-day New Year’s holiday. Some 442,000 items were sold while footfall and conversion were encouragingly heavy.
Dubai Duty Free shatters all-time record with milestone US$2.4 billion in 2025 sales
Records tumble as Dubai Duty Free brings down the curtain on an extraordinary 2025. Not only did annual sales smash through the previous all-time record but December proved to be the most successful year in the retailer’s remarkable 42-year history.
Rituals launches seasonal gifting campaign in travel retail
Rituals is running seasonal activations across Europe, Asia and the Americas with a flagship pop-up and 3D screen at Vienna Airport and Christmas tree at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
US$19 million in sales over 24 hours – Dubai Duty Free turns 42 with a spectacular flourish
As Dubai Duty Free celebrated its 42nd anniversary, shoppers at Dubai International and Al Maktoum International airports celebrated the retailer’s traditional annual sale, collectively spending US$6,250 a minute over a 24-hour “shopping frenzy”.
All-Chinese bidding line-up revealed for Beijing Airport duty-free tender after surprise Shanghai result
The T2 tender is being contested by incumbent China Duty Free Group (CDFG), Wangfujing Duty Free and China National Service Corporation (CNSC). The T3 bid attracted offers from CDFG, CNSC and CTS (HK), the last-named part of CDFG’s parentage alongside China Tourism Group.
Who will win the Beijing Airport duty-free tender after shock Shanghai outcome?
Bids closed yesterday (19 December) on the two-pronged open tender covering the departures and arrivals duty-free concessions at Beijing Capital International Airport. And the result is shrouded in doubt.
My Skin, My love: Nuxe debuts Zinc Power blemish-control range in travel retail
Nuxe has strengthened its skin solution proposition with Zinc Power, a four-step blemish-control range initially launched with Lagardère Travel Retail.
Molton Brown expands retail footprint in Hong Kong and Macau with Blue Chip Group
Molton Brown is accelerating its Asia expansion through a series of launches in Hong Kong and Macau, building on regional travel retail openings in 2024.
This week on social media: Travel retail celebrates the season of giving with promotional blitz
With the peak gifting season underway ahead of the Christmas holidays, travel retailers are highlighting curated gift ideas across their social media channels to help ease the holiday shopping rush.
Jeddah Airports issues tenders for 12 convenience retail stores
Jeddah Airports has issued a tender for 12 convenience stores across terminals 1 and 4 at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), with a deadline of 17 December.
Unparalleled luxury experiences: Dior unveils largest fragrance and beauty flagship at cdf Sanya
Renovated and expanded into a two-storey space, the Haitang Bay boutique offers a spa-inspired skincare suite and an array of luxury fragrance and beauty services.
Rituals bolsters travel retail momentum with boutique debut at Frankfurt Airport
Showcasing the brand’s ‘mindful rituals’ ethos, the boutique offers beauty selections designed for calm and self-care for busy travellers.
