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Interview: Duty Free Dynamics CEO Martin Mairal on the entrepreneurial spirit in travel retail
In this interview with The Moodie Davitt Report, Mairal considers the company’s path in the channel, its approach to partnerships and the importance of turn-key business models.
cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex celebrates ‘Ten years of glory’
Ten years ago yesterday, a vast new shopping emporium opened in Haitang Bay, Hainan province. Buoyed by a far-sighted government policy, that store and the shopping boom it created would transform China’s and the world’s travel retail landscape.
Lagardère brings Monocle retail experience to Frankfurt Airport
The shop reflects Monocle’s commitment to reimagining airport retail and forms part of the brand’s wider strategy to extend its international retail footprint.
Montblanc teams up with AMRPL to launch boutique at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
The Terminal 2 Domestic space is the first in India to showcase Montblanc’s latest Neo3 retail concept.
Starboard and TUI Cruises partner to deliver sustainability-driven retail offer onboard Mein Schiff 7
Starboard’s retail offer covers 5,629-square feet of retail space across two decks and features several sustainable brands alongside German-owned and destination-inspired businesses.
‘Your creativity. Your pen’ – Montegrappa enables customisation through Configurator tool
Shoppers can customise a pen using the intuitive interface, choosing from a range of materials, colours and detailing options to create original designs.
Retail and F&B converge as Avolta unveils Ink by Hudson store at Gerald R. Ford Airport
The store highlights a strong Sense of Place in terms of both design and product selection, and features a self-serve wine bar in partnership with Michigan Wine Collaborative.
Lamy celebrates partnership with Tripidi in new Munich and Frankfurt airport stores
The collaboration marks a strategic step in the partner’s long-standing collaboration.
Airport Authority Hong Kong multiple category, 14-unit luxury zone tender set to close
One of the airport world’s most important retail tenders, set to close on 5 April, embraces opportunities across several luxury categories including fashion, watches & jewellery, shoes, fine food, and any other luxury concept of a bidder’s choice.
Toni Belloni to step down as LVMH Group MD and Executive Committee Chairman; Stéphane Bianchi to assume key roles
The hugely respected Belloni passes the baton to Stéphane Bianchi, currently CEO of the Watches and Jewelry Division which includes Bulgari, Chaumet, Fred, Hublot, Repossi, TAG Heuer, Tiffany & Co. and Zenith.
Airport Authority Hong Kong launches multiple category, 14-unit luxury zone tender
One of the airport world’s most important retail tenders kicks off today as an alluring range of opportunities within Hong Kong International Airport’s already star-studded luxury zone goes out to bid.
WHSmith North America opens three speciality stores at Denver International Airport
Market 5280 and WHSmith are now trading at the A Gates, and River North News is open at the B Gates.
