Landlords and Retailers
WHSmith lowers full-year profit expectations amid trading pressures and announces fresh capital raise
The company is revising down its full-year profit targets to reflect declining passenger numbers and weakening consumer demand across all divisions; WHSmith has also announced a new share placement to raise capital.
Louis Vuitton stands tall in duplex splendour with Shinsegae Duty Free at Incheon Airport
The famed French luxury house’s long-standing connection to the ‘Art of Travel’ is showcased in style as a new façade finishes the duplex store in dazzlingly elegant fashion.
Avolta captures eight-year contract extension at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Under the extended agreement, Avolta will redevelop three existing stores from 2029 as it strengthens the Terminal 4 retail offer.
Entries open for third Enjoy Aena Awards as leading airports company expands programme
Aena has expanded its commercial partner awards programme to 13 categories as it seeks to further strengthen the initiative’s position as a benchmark for travel retail, customer experience and airport innovation.
Images of the Day: Colourful CDFG campaign boosts shopping appeal to Hainan residents
Our latest choice of images tells a tale of how China Duty Free Group is targeting local resident spend under updated duty-free policies on Hainan island.
FAB 2026 finalists: FAB-ulous casual dining, coffee & tea and new lounges in the Awards spotlight
The Moodie Davitt Report is pleased to announce the third round of finalists from select award categories, less than a month ahead of the Bengaluru event taking place on 7-8 July.
From Provence to Paris: L’Occitane celebrates 50-year anniversary with high-impact airport takeover
The campaign celebrates L’Occitane en Provence’s 50-year legacy through a 360-degree activation spanning retail theatre, digital engagement and airport-wide visibility.
TAV Operation Services extends Riga Airport stay with new 12-year lounge services contract
The Turkish company, which has operated the main business lounge at the airport under its Primeclass brand for several years, will continue to manage and develop the premium hospitality offer as Riga Airport seeks to enhance its passenger experience.
Mast-Jägermeister elevates Teremana storytelling with high-impact global airport campaign
The ‘Crafted with Mana’ campaign will debut at Munich, Frankfurt, Sydney, Barcelona, Ibiza, London Heathrow, Cancún and Singapore airports, delivering more than 2 million brand impressions and reaching over 10,000 consumers through sampling activations.
Haikou Meilan Airport serves up fresh dining concept with Bee Cheng Hiang debut
Located in Terminal 2, the concept highlights the brand’s grilled toast range and signature souvenir products, marking a strategic expansion for the Singaporean brand at the gateway to the Hainan Free Trade Port.
Lotte Duty Free fuels K-food boom with exclusive Korean travel retail distribution of BTS-backed Arih
The retailer is extending Arih’s airport presence with a roll-out to its Gimpo Airport store on 19 June, adding to existing distribution at Gimhae Airport, Busan and Incheon Airport Terminal 2.
Korean downtown duty-free sales fall sharply amid department store tourist shopping boom
Duty-free sales nationwide (excluding inflight retail) fell -5.5% year-on-year in April, driven by a sharp decline in downtown sales to foreigners. However, spurred by a weak Won and surging tourism numbers, Korean department stores are riding a tourism shopping wave.
