Airports
Groupe ADP retail revenues slip in first nine months amid challenging market backdrop
Retail activities, from shops and restaurants to advertising and car rental, saw revenues dip by -3.6% year-on-year through September, caused by multiple factors including the Middle East crisis, currency fluctuation and a softer luxury market.
Images of the Day: Vietnam Duty Free proves an instant consumer hit
Today’s images are courtesy of Vietnam Duty Free as it experiences encouraging consumer reaction and sales to its newly opened stores at Noi Bai International Airport, gateway to the nation’s capital Hanoi.
Montblanc unveils new-look boutique with Gassan at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
“The upgraded boutique showcases Montblanc’s full universe of craftsmanship – from iconic writing instruments and fine timepieces to luxury leather goods,” says Head of Travel Retail Europe Jonas Weber-Heyn.
Venchi brings Italian chocolate heritage to The Trinity Forum 2027 as Exhibition Partner
“We look forward to joining the Trinity Forum in Milan, exchanging perspectives with industry leaders and exploring new opportunities to elevate the travel retail experience.,” says Venchi Chief Executive Officer Marco Galimberti.
Travel retail makes strong contribution to Philip Morris International smoke-free growth momentum in Q3
PMI reported a 1.6 percentage point increase in IQOS heated tobacco unit market share at duty-free airport locations, alongside promising results for ZYN and VEEV in the channel.
The Mercurius Group and BookFlowGo release white paper on airport car parking opportunity
The report examines how valet services and block parking can increase airport parking capacity while providing travellers with a broader range of parking options.
DFP World appoints Valentina Nanni to key Zimbabwe duty-free role
DFP World has appointed Valentina Nanni as Visual Merchandising Manager as it develops a three-store duty-free network across two international airports in Zimbabwe.
Heathrow retail revenues post slight rise in first nine months as passenger traffic slips
Retail revenues climbed marginally year-on-year (+0.7%) to £592 million (US$793 million) at the UK hub, against the backdrop of a -0.6% decline in passenger traffic, which included a sharp fall on Middle East routes.
TAV Airports buoyed by rising duty-free spend in first nine months
Duty-free revenue climbed +11% to €78.4 million, with spend per head leaping +21% to €10.00 in the nine months.
Rituals brings Amsterdam Collection home with Schiphol pop-up
Rituals brought its Amsterdam Collection home to Schiphol with an interactive pop-up, anchoring a wider campaign across global travel retail.
Falic Group pledges US$200,000 to Panama earthquake relief efforts
The Duty Free Americas parent company is backing temporary housing and wider humanitarian assistance in the country that has served as its global headquarters for 25 years.
‘Playground on the Runway’ takes shape as Airport Authority Hong Kong issues latest T2 F&B tender
The tender is one of a flurry of forthcoming commercial opportunities as the Hong Kong gateway’s second terminal extends its passenger services.
