Cruise and Ferries
Stena Line set to consolidate Nordic ferry market with swoop for Color Line
The move to combine the two private, family-owned entities will create a new maritime and travel retail powerhouse in the Nordic and Baltic markets.
ASUTIL confirms 8-11 June as dates for 2027 conference
Registration for ASUTIL members and Punta Cana 2026 attendees will run through January, with general registration open from 1 February, subject to remaining availability.
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 Moodie Davitt Report seeks Senior Market Analyst
The Moodie Davitt Report, the runaway market leader in travel retail B2B publishing and events, is creating a senior, hands-on editorial and research role to deepen its analytical coverage of the travel retail, airport commercial revenues and wider travel sectors.
‘From Majestic Princess to Mayfair’ – Harding+ shortlisted for luxury watch awards alongside High Street names
The cruise retailer specialist’s luxury watch retail environment onboard Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess has been shortlisted in WatchPro’s New or Refurbished Store category, with winners to be announced at a ceremony on 23 November.
Into the deep: Sprayground brings surreal retail theatre to P&O Cruises’ Arvia with Harding+
Harding+ has partnered with New York fashion brand Sprayground to launch a pop-up onboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia, showcasing a range of graphic-led backpacks, luggage and travel accessories.
Vietnam Duty Free launch, Western Sydney Airport retail plans and Paris spirits showcase lead our newsletter
The latest edition of The Moodie Davtt Newsletter brings together major commercial developments, innovative brand activations and inspiring industry initiatives from across the global travel retail community.
Rituals growth, L’Oréal beauty vision and airport wellness innovation feature in latest Wellbeing Curated
The October edition explores the evolving wellbeing landscape through brand innovations, travel retail developments, social media highlights and curated insights from international media.
Sophie Scroggs on how Harding+ is taking luxury fashion & accessories beyond the traditional boutique
Harding+ Accessories Buyer Sophie Scroggs explores how pre-loved, emerging brands and more fluid retail environments are influencing fashion & accessories at sea.
Travel Retail Superstars Awards: Just over a month to go before entries close
Entries remain open until 16 November for the Travel Retail Superstars Awards, which recognise outstanding talent across the airport, airline, downtown and cruise sectors.
Tax Free World Association opens presidential election process ahead of December vote
TFWA has confirmed its presidential election will take place on 11 December during the Association’s final Management Committee meeting of 2026 in Amsterdam.
Interview: Clarins’ Katalin Berenyi on building beauty heroes and recruiting the next generation
In this interview, Clarins General Manager Katalin Berenyi discusses how Double Serum Foundation, an evolving TREX strategy and opportunities in cruise and Asia are shaping the brand’s next phase of travel retail growth.
