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Harding+ targets closer brand collaboration as cruise retail growth momentum continues
The cruise retailer is targeting stronger sales through 300 onboard activations, enhanced product launches and greater investment in shipboard teams.
The awards from the Indian drinks title included Travel Retail Exclusive Launch for an activation around Chivas Regal 15 Year Old, plus Travel Retail Experiential Activation for ‘Spirit of India’, an experiential initiative with House of Rampur.
The cruise retailer is targeting stronger sales through 300 onboard activations, enhanced product launches and greater investment in shipboard teams.
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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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 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 has appointed Valentina Nanni as Visual Merchandising Manager as it develops a three-store duty-free network across two international airports in Zimbabwe.
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.
Duty-free revenue climbed +11% to €78.4 million, with spend per head leaping +21% to €10.00 in the nine months.
Rituals brought its Amsterdam Collection home to Schiphol with an interactive pop-up, anchoring a wider campaign across global travel retail.












