Environmental, Social & Governance
#KickCancerThon update: TFWA’s virtuous cycle; CSA’s epic walk to Aitutaki; Tuli’s trek lauded
#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues to power ahead, well beyond its original time frame of February-April. We bring you all the latest news.
ClimatePartner and Gebr. Heinemann launch programme to support supply chain decarbonisation
Gebr. Heinemann has launched a free supplier programme with ClimatePartner to strengthen Product Carbon Footprint capabilities and improve Scope 3 emissions transparency across its travel retail supply chain.
Interview: Excitement builds as Western Sydney International Airport’s landmark opening nears
Western Sydney International Airport General Manager Retail Glyn Williams talks about an ambitiously curated offer, the wow factor, sense of space and what travellers can expect at new 24-hour global gateway.
On location: BFA brings a heady food & beverage blend to life at Antalya Airport (Part 2)
We bring you the second in a two-part feature about Antalya International Airport as a food & beverage destination, including a video interview with BTA Food and Services Group CEO Baha Bülbül.
Redefining the Flightpath: Estée Lauder’s Victoria Foster on ambition, resilience and paying it circular
In this special video edition of Redefining the Flightpath, Victoria Foster discusses leadership, mentorship, career development and why consistent visibility is key to accelerating gender equality across the travel retail industry.
TFWA cycles for #KickCancerThon; ‘Yes We Cannes!’ Handisport returns for fourth edition
The CSR initiatives form part of TFWA’s broader programme at Cannes 2026, combining fundraising and community engagement alongside the flagship annual gathering.
Travel Retail Consortium steps up for #KickCancerThon with Macmillan Halloween challenge
The Travel Retail Consortium will take on a collective 100km Halloween Walk on 31 October, and is inviting the industry to help raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer Support as part of wider #KickCancerThon initiative.
World Duty Free team fundraising for CCLG cancer charity passes £400,000 milestone
The funds were raised for the Children & Young People’s Cancer Association through employee-led fundraising initiatives across the Avolta UK business.
In review: How the ‘Joy On Your Way’ brand expression united 3,500 ARI colleagues worldwide
A special campaign around National Day of Joy on 24 June aimed to reinforce the shared values that unite ARI’s teams while celebrating the character of each market.
Bacardi advances circular packaging strategy through expanded EcoSpirits partnership
The agreement provides the global spirits company full access to EcoSpirits’ technology platform, supporting wider deployment of circular packaging solutions across its brands and operations.
cdf Beauty marks seventh anniversary with artist collaboration and ‘Taste of Hong Kong’ theme
cdf Beauty has partnered with acclaimed Hong Kong artist Maysum to design the campaign; she in turn has teamed up with local coffee roaster My Little Coffee to present an exclusive box set with an important CSR element.
China Tourism Group Duty Free unveils +19.5% rise in first-half net profit but sales ease
Hainan offshore duty-free was the best-performing channel for the Chinese travel retail giant but business elsewhere, notably across Mainland airports, was soft.
