Wellbeing
Opinion: The Design Solution on the five elements of successful airport retail design
The Design Solution’s Nick Taylor and Maria Mendes outline five strategies for creating memorable airport retail environments illustrated through the transformation of Portugal Duty Free’s estate.
Lagardère Travel Retail and Perfect Corp bring AI skincare analysis to European airports
Lagardère Travel Retail is bringing AI-powered skin analysis and personalised product recommendations to travellers at airports in Prague, Rome and Amsterdam, with two further locations to follow by the end of 2026.
Images of the Day: MECCA makes a bold beauty statement at Sydney Airport with Heinemann
The new retail destination in Terminal 1 brings together beauty discovery, travel exclusives and pre-flight pampering in a distinctly Sydney-inspired setting.
“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.
Shinsegae Duty Free kicks off quarterly promotional push with Chuseok mega sale
The 25-day holiday promotion brings thousands of products, exclusive brand offers and themed activations across online and Myeong-dong stores.
‘Minimum Steps, Maximum Results’ – Dawn Hilarczyk outlines Borghese’s cruise ambitions
Setting a new course: Borghese Chief Operating Officer Dawn Hilarczyk says cruise retail offers access to an engaged consumer seeking wellness, discovery and experience.
Lotte Duty Free and Jung Kwan Jang tap K-food and wellness trends with Everytime Royal Hello Kitty edition
The exclusive launch brings together Jung Kwan Jang’s red ginseng expertise and Hello Kitty’s global appeal in a travel-friendly format, adding a giftable element to the Korean wellness staple.
Puig strengthens skincare presence by taking full ownership of ISDIN
The acquisition of the remaining 50% of ISDIN from long-time partner Esteve gives Puig full ownership of the fast-growing dermacosmetics business while expanding the group’s skincare platform.
The Estée Lauder Companies boosts AI visibility across global brands through Profound partnership
The beauty powerhouse is stepping up its AI strategy with Profound to strengthen how its global brand portfolio is discovered across generative AI platforms.
WEPURPLE to host complimentary Sample2Skin beauty sessions at TFWA show
The complimentary 15-minute sessions will spotlight the role of beauty sampling in tapping into an estimated US$8 billion impulse-purchase opportunity in the channel.
Erborian strengthens hybrid beauty offer with Triple Care BB Milk
Erborian is building on its pioneering BB expertise with the launch of Triple Care BB Milk, supported by an activation at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Avolta throughout October.
Wonderbalm steps up global travel retail push for K-beauty-led skincare with Gebr. Heinemann
The move brings Wonderbalm’s compact, multi-purpose skincare format to more international travellers through a growing travel retail network.
