Landlords and Retailers
Strong passenger growth fuels surge in Hong Kong Airport’s retail and advertising revenues
Hong Kong Airport’s retail revenues grew +18.7% year-on-year, reaching HK$4,674 million (US$595.4 million) for the financial year ended 31 March, reflecting strong travel demand.
Avolta and Eataly bring authentic Italian culinary experience to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
The Schiphol opening aims to bring premium Italian cuisine, coffee and aperitivo culture to a wider international audience, Avolta said.
Shinsegae Duty Free spotlights K-culture with revamped space at Myeong-dong downtown store
The revamped space on the 11th floor features an extensive portfolio of over 100 brands, spotlighting the latest retail innovations across categories such as food, fashion, liquor & tobacco, cigars, character goods and K-pop merchandise.
Qatar Duty Free expands Day2Day format with fresh grab-and-go concept at Hamad International
With two new outlets, the grab-and-go concept offers busy travellers freshly made salads, wraps and burgers, alongside pastries, snacks and a selection of travel essentials and tech accessories.
Gassan enhances presence at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with multi-brand boutique in Lounge 1
The boutique showcases a wide array of luxury watches, fine jewellery and exquisite diamonds from leading brands, including Rolex, Omega and Fred.
HMSHost inks contract to open 14 dining concepts at San Antonio International Airport
The travel restaurateur will bring the rich flavours, flair and culture of San Antonio to terminals A and B via numerous new casual-dining and quick-service restaurants.
Interview: WHSmith UK Travel CEO Andrew Harrison on the new travel essentials era at Heathrow Airport
The WHSmith UK Travel boss speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report about the strategy that has gained the retailer the opportunity to significantly expand its footprint at the UK’s number one travel hub.
Images of the Day: umdasch and Smartseller bring a new dimension of retail and F&B to Nuremberg Airport
Today’s images tell the story of the innovative Smartseller store, which elevates Nuremberg’s commercial offer with an inventive fusion of duty‑free retail, regional food & beverage and design‑led ambience.
SOF Connect announces plans to expand and revamp Sofia Airport’s commercial offering
SOF Connect has kicked off a BGN450 million (US$270 million) tender for the design and construction of a third terminal and the modernisation of the airport’s existing Terminal 2.
Disney’s Stitch makes a splash in Sanya as CDFG drives ‘first pop-up economy’ and ‘IP play’ strategy
The Stitch pop-up, Disney’s first in Sanya, is part of the ‘IP + Trendy Play’ summer programme which offers travellers joyful, memory-rich shopping moments tied to global IPs.
Lagardère Travel Retail marks “major development“ with Relay’s first UK Airport win at Heathrow
“It is a sign of trust in our ability to deliver retail concepts that resonate with travellers in the UK, and to adapt our offer to each travel environment,” says Lagardère Travel Retail CEO Frédéric Chevalier.
In Memoriam: Windsor Tunnel Duty Free Founder Marwan Taqtaq
One of the forefathers of Canada’s land border duty-free industry, Marwan Taqtaq left a lasting legacy defined by leadership, innovation and service.
