Airports
Pat Murray exits role as SSP America CEO; George Mboya takes interim leadership post
The much-respected Pat Murray is leaving to pursue a freelance career in the aviation sector but will remain a strategic business development advisor to SSP.
Five Guys burger chain to make European airport debut in London Heathrow Terminal 5
The global burger brand is opening a 2,500sq ft dining venue which will occupy a prime location on the upper level of T5, with plans to accommodate 90 covers, alongside a speedy takeaway service option.
Thélios, Unifree and Gebr. Heinemann blend luxury eyewear with technology in Fendi pop-up
Thélios has partnered with Gebr. Heinemann and Unifree Duty Free to introduce a luxury pop-up concept featuring the Fendi brand at Istanbul Airport.
Images of the Day: ARI adds a welcome dash of humour and colour to gift bags
Our latest image selection comes courteous of Irish state-owned travel retailer ARI, which has added colour and quirky humour to its gift bag presentation.
Toasting elegance: Moët Hennessy reveals Les Caves de Champagne shop-in-shop with Dubai Duty Free
Described by Moët Hennessy as an exclusive retail destination, the 76sq m installation features a substantial selection of fine Champagnes, including industry-leading brands such as Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon.
Times OOH and ArtCrush Gallery partnership brings dynamic digital art to airports in India and Mauritius
Sourced from a global community of over 20,000 artists, the content features immersive visuals and narrative-led installations, bringing creative engagement and visual storytelling into everyday environments.
The Tourvest Group and Lagardère Travel Retail strike strategic partnership
The partners will collaborate on retail, hospitality and tourism development initiatives – beginning in South Africa with a view to pursuing travel retail opportunities across the African continent.
On The Mark rolls out summer beauty collection in travel retail
The summer beauty assortment from On The Mark’s portfolio is available both in-flight and at select travel retail locations.
Estée Lauder x Ladurée pops up across global travel retail with confection-inspired collection
The limited-edition Estée Lauder x Ladurée makeup collection is now available at select travel retail locations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Lagardère Travel Retail pledges fresh experiences and local focus at Auckland Airport
As Lagardère Travel Retail prepares to embark on its new duty-free contract at Auckland Airport, Director of Buying and Category Management, Pacific Donncadh Kelly outlines the wines & spirits opportunity.
White Paper on landside commercial master planning to be presented at AAA Retail & Commercial Forum
The White Paper will form the basis of a presentation and discussion at the Australian Airports Association Retail & Commercial Forum in Sydney in July.
Consumer trends and key drinks categories – The Heinemann view
Gebr. Heinemann Head of Buying Spirits Manuel Schilling and Head of Buying Wine, Sparkling, Beer & Beverages Hannah Gordon-Lesgourgues assess the travel retail landscape for wines & spirits today.
