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IAADFS becomes Travel Retail Alliance of the Americas as new identity revealed in Cannes
The newly renamed association will expand its year-round advocacy, insights, education and industry engagement while retaining the Summit of the Americas as its flagship event.
GDF Plaza steps up promotions to capture Mid-Autumn and Golden Week spending
New brand arrivals, islander-exclusive offers, cultural activations and livestreaming form part of GDF Plaza’s push to engage shoppers throughout these key holiday periods.
Moodie Davitt Live: On location at TFWA World Exhibition
Welcome to Moodie Davitt Live, our rolling coverage of the TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, which runs from 27 September to 1 October.
Qatar Duty Free ranks first in Advantage Group International travel retailer rankings
Qatar Airways Group Chief Retail & Hospitality Officer Thabet Musleh says, “Being recognised by our brand partners is a powerful and touching validation of our vision and the ecosystem we are working hard to build together.”
Highland Park brings second Between You and I: Journeys to Hong Kong with Duty Zero by cdf
The latest chapter of Highland Park’s creative platform sees New York artist Laila Gohar translate her artistic vision into the travel retail-exclusive (TREX) expression, showcased at Hong Kong Airport from 24 September to 29 October ahead of its wider global roll-out.
Cannes confirmed as TFWA World Exhibition & Conference host through 2029
Tax Free World Association has renewed its partnership with the City of Cannes, confirming the French Riviera destination as host of TFWA World Exhibition & Conference from 2027 for at least a further three years.
Shinsegae Duty Free spots scalp care as travel retail’s next head turner amid rising demand
The rise of targeted scalp and hair routines is reshaping the beauty offer, as Shinsegae Duty Free brings new brands and specialist products to travelling consumers.
The Shilla Duty Free Singapore marks 12 years at Changi Airport with beauty campaign and Babymonster prize draw
The Shilla Duty Free is celebrating 12 years at Changi Airport with an October beauty campaign that spotlights new brands and offers travellers the chance to win Babymonster concert tickets.
HTDF drives major retail push to capture Golden Week demand with new brands and concepts
As China’s National Day holiday gets under way, HTDF is introducing a refreshed offer spanning brand debuts in Hainan, upgraded spaces and experiential retail concepts.
Asia Pacific passenger traffic numbers soften in August as airline cost pressures mount
Asia Pacific airlines faced testing economic conditions in August, as elevated fuel prices, airspace restrictions and higher fares weighed on regional demand
‘Pairs well with Paradise’ – GMAX Travel Retail launches Palmaráe Gin Premier Cru in Cannes
Inspired by Morocco, distilled in Cognac, the ultra-premium gin is set to make a big splash in Cannes this week.
Moutai extends travel retail reach with CNSC pop-up stores
The campaign introduced pop-up spaces at airport departures duty-free stores in Chongqing, Nanjing, Quanzhou and Zhengzhou, plus one in the CNSC downtown duty-free store in Beijing.
