Landlords and Retailers
Korean market update: February duty-free sales fall -3.8% despite Lunar New Year phasing
“The market is steadily stagnating,” notes a senior Korean duty-free executive. “For many brands today the tourist business in department stores is larger than in downtown duty free and I see this trend only accelerating as tourists want to enjoy a local experience not a manufactured tourist one,” adds LVMH North Asia Group President Michael Schriver.
Hainan offshore duty-free sector maintains heady start to 2026 as first-quarter sales soar +25.7%
The Q1 performance reaffirms a hugely encouraging start to 2026 for the province’s all-important offshore duty-free sector.
Avolta named as Platinum Partner for Seatrade Cruise Global retail programme
Avolta SVP Caribbean & Cruises Gian Botteri says, “Seatrade is a vital platform for collaboration, innovation and forward thinking across the cruise industry.”
Culture, content & commerce converge as Shinsegae Duty Free fuses global sensation Kpop Demon Hunters with K-beauty Brand Anua
Or should we call it a K-pop-up? “We believe this collaboration reflects the growing convergence of content, culture, and commerce – particularly within the global Gen Z audience,” a Shinsegae Duty Free spokesperson tells The Moodie Davitt Report.
This week on social media: Easter themes energise campaigns across travel retail and airport channels
In this week’s spotlight on travel retail social media, we discover everything from bunny Chief Egg Distribution Officers to hand-painted eggs across Easter campaigns that are being shaped by pastel-led design cues and key visual elements.
ARI and International Shoppes partnership captures New York JFK T4 duty-free contract and begins operations
In big breaking news, a partnership led by ARI and International Shoppes has been awarded the contract to manage the duty-free and speciality retail concessions at New York JFK International Airport Terminal 4 and begun a phased rebranding of stores as New York Duty Free.
Former Vancouver Airport commercial leader Eric Pateman assumes Plaza Premium Group role
The global airport hospitality market leader has appointed Pateman as Senior Vice President, North America, reinforcing its leadership structure across Canada, the USA, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Airport Hospitality World: American Express reveals major US lounge expansion plans; CAVU premium lounge concept to debut at Manchester
We bring you the latest lounge and hospitality services openings from around the world in our popular Airport Hospitality World title.
Shenzhen Duty Free Group wins arrivals duty-free concession at Wuxi Shuofang Airport
“We will integrate existing airport duty-free resources throughout Jiangsu province to drive synergies and strengthen Wuxi Shuofang Airport’s hub role in the Yangtze River Delta,” outlines Shenzhen Duty Free Group.
Avolta and 2.0 & Partners join forces to strengthen frontline training through global e-learning platform
Under the deal, Autogrill staff around the world will gain access to the course through 2.0 & Partners’ dedicated e-learning Academy platform, which offers on-demand access to the company’s bespoke travel retail training courses.
Airport F&B Pathfinders Committee launched with Munich Airport’s Allresto named as first Founding Member
An initiative inspired by the recently announced Travel Food & Beverage Manifesto 2035 will convene leading airports, hospitality operators and researchers to co-create the next era of healthy, sustainable and delicious airport dining, say the partners.
A first for India: Adani Airports launches in-terminal delivery scheme at Mumbai International Terminal 2
The innovative in-terminal delivery service is now live in Mumbai Airport Terminal 2, domestic departures.
