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PIF company Al Waha Duty Free unveils Masra brand in Cannes, ‘exporting Saudi vision to global travel retail’
The Riyadh-based travel retailer reveals details of its flagship brand Masra, with TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes next week a key platform to introduce its vision to partners.
Interview: Drinks veteran Steve Corrigan and wife Joanne bring ‘King Cocktail’ to travel retail with Havadrink Enterprises
Long-time World Brands Duty Free (now Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail) and William Grant & Sons executive Steve Corrigan is partnering with wife Joanne to bring their idiosyncratically named New York business Havadrink Enterprises to travel retail.
WePurple and Narraid combine expertise to strengthen brand engagement in travel retail
The partnership brings together WePurple’s creative expertise in travel retail design and Narraid’s ability to turn brand material into engaging audio training, offering brands a more connected approach to shopper experience and frontline engagement.
Mondelez retains ‘Global Travel Retail Voice of Customer’ top spot in Advantage Report 2026
The recognition comes as Mondelēz WTR advances its Destination: Value growth vision through closer retailer collaboration and traveller-focused initiatives.
TRI-POD: The wonderful world of Okinawan whisky with Sabrina Sakhrani
The latest edition of TRI-POD features special guest Sabrina Sakhrani, Co-Founder of a remarkable women-led whisky-making enterprise from Yanbaru on the beautiful southern Japanese island of Okinawa.
La Banquise Pack Ice targets international growth with haute gastronomy-led vodka
La Banquise Pack Ice is targeting rapid international growth, with global travel retail and airlines among its priority channels as the French vodka brand works towards distribution in 100 markets.
Generation Research and Beauté Research combine to create greater value for beauty industry
The integration combines Generation Research’s global travel retail expertise with Beauté Research’s Asian market capabilities, expanding coverage across beauty markets worldwide.
Walker’s Shortbread and Avolta highlight royal heritage with TREX Queen’s Commemorative Tin
The launch adds a royal-themed gifting option to the confectionery category, combining Walker’s signature all-butter shortbread with a commemorative packaging.
Perfetti Van Melle puts fresh spin on travel retail moments with Mentos and Chupa Chups innovations
The Cannes showcase will feature four new concepts built around key travel retail consumption occasions, alongside shopper-focused display and retail solutions.
Travel Retail Superstars 2026: Search for industry champions continues as November deadline nears
The awards are gearing up for another showcase of travel retail talent, with highly regarded industry veteran Heidi Van Roon returning to the judging panel.
Bristol Airport names Charley Maher as new Chief Executive Officer
Maher will join from South Staffordshire Group and will succeed Dave Lees, who will step down at the end of 2026 after eight years at the helm.
Travel Blue to highlight on-the-go comfort with world’s first 3D-printed travel pillow in Cannes
The new-generation Airflow pillow uses a breathable 3D-printed lattice designed to combine lightweight comfort, ergonomic support and flexibility in a travel-ready format.
