Cruise and Ferries
Starboard introduces curated retail offerings onboard TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff Relax
Starboard Group has expanded its partnership with TUI Cruises by introducing retail offerings on Mein Schiff Relax, the second ship in the Mein Schiff fleet.
Seatrade 2025 – Cruise retail industry leaders offer upbeat outlook despite wider market uncertainty
A high-class speaker line-up from across the cruise ‘Trinity’ led a strong first day of retail sessions at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami on Tuesday.
Tallink Grupp extends environmental partnership with John Nurminen Foundation
The partnership between Tallink Grupp and John Nurminen Foundation extends over two decades – however, the two organisations have been working together to protect the Baltic Sea even prior to the formalised partnership.
TimeVallée and MSC Cruises launch multi-brand boutique onboard MSC World America
The opening, TimeVallée’s third with MSC Cruises, underlines the partners’ shared mission to delivering elevated horological experiences at sea.
Tallink Grupp posts sharp decline in Q1 traffic; retail upgrades boost Baltic Princess
Leading cruise-ferry and travel retail company Tallink Grupp has said economic weakness and low consumer confidence in the Baltic region contributed to a -12% year-on-year decline in passenger traffic in the first three months of 2025.
Engagement, experience and exclusivity – Harding+ on driving the next wave of cruise retail growth
Harding+ Commercial Director Linzi Walker speaks about the leading concessionaire’s approach to today’s cruise consumer, about the importance of curation, experience and engagement, and how retail can play a role in ‘memory-making’ for guests.
Interview: Spotlight on Starboard’s multi-pronged approach
Starboard Group President & CEO Lisa Bauer tells Dermot Davitt about the major dynamics driving cruise retail growth today, while the company also makes its first foray into land-based vacation retailing.
One week to go – retail sessions set to be among event highlights at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami
Senior leaders from the cruise industry will take part in the retail programme at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami on 8-9 April.
Tender alert: Panama Canal Authority offers key arrivals and departures duty-free opportunity
The stores will offer duty-free goods on arrivals and departuresfor ships going in each direction. In recognition of the duality concept, the project has been dubbed ‘A Man, A Plan, A Canal, Panama’ – a title than can be read in either direction.
MSC Cruises unveils expansive retail offering onboard newest flagship MSC World America
With MSC World America, MSC Cruises continues to elevate the cruise retail experience, blending innovation, luxury and guest engagement to set a new standard for onboard shopping at sea.
MEADFA names Rob Marriott as President and elects new board
The Middle East & Africa Duty Free Association has elected ARI-Middle East CEO Rob Marriott as President for a two-year term, with a new board also voted in by members.
Mario Badescu expands South Korea presence with twin Jeju Tourism Organization openings
The new counters within Jeju Tourism Organization’s Jeju International Convention Centre and Seongsan Ferry Terminal stores offer crucial brand visibility as Mario Badescu simultaneously steps up its Korean presence and travel retail expansion.
