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People Moves: Lacoste names Imad Jneid as Global Travel Retail Director; Sven Zahn elected VP of German Travel Retail Association
Our regular column brings you the latest people moves and happenings in the travel retail and aviation sectors.
Coty’s core Prestige brands return to growth in Q1, narrowing net revenue declines
Growth in Coty’s core Prestige brands and Asia travel retail provided bright spots as first-quarter revenue declined -1% year-on-year and the beauty group advanced its portfolio transformation under the Coty.Curated framework.
Exclusive: Fraport Bulgaria invites Expressions of Interest for Varna and Burgas airport lounges
Experienced operators can pursue four lounge locations across the two Bulgarian airports, with expressions of interest due by 15 November.
The TREX Factor: Tasting a trio of Tasmania’s finest single malt whiskies from Lark Distillery
In this edition, our resident TREX Master, The Moodie Davitt Report Founder & Chairman Martin Moodie, discovers a trio of outstanding single malt whiskies from Lark Distillery in Tasmania, Australia.
Airport International Group launches Master Commercial Concessions RFQ at Queen Alia Airport
Airport International Group, the operator of Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) in Amman, today launched its Request for Qualification for the Master Duty Free, Food & Beverage and Convenience concessions, extending through 2039.
Posca Hydrate opens investment round to fund next phase of growth
The Australian hydration soda brand is inviting investors to back retail growth, its next product roll-out and a targeted move into the US market.
Glenfiddich and Aston Martin unveil 28 Year Old expression with travel retail-led launch
Our Brands Director Hannah Tan chats with William Grant & Sons Malt Master Brian Kinsman, who discusses the shared values behind the Glenfiddich 28 Years Old Aston Martin collaboration, his approach to cask innovation and travel retail’s critical role in telling the story.
Smartseller bolsters German footprint with ten-year Bremen Airport retail and F&B contract
The addition of Bremen Airport marks another step in the joint venture’s expansion across Germany’s regional airports, bringing its wider airport network to five locations.
Dubai Duty Free and NIPL advance UPI adoption with exclusive shopping rewards for Indian travellers
The initiative combines exclusive shopping incentives with the convenience of QR-based payments, giving Indian travellers added value when shopping at Dubai Duty Free.
Images of the Day: Vietnam Duty Free brings “a little more to discover” at Phu Quoc Airport
Today’s images are provided by Vietnam Duty Free, offering a glimpse of the dynamic retail experience at Phu Quoc International Airport.
Guest article: Is this the end for downtown duty-free shopping in Australia?
Amid the testing conditions facing downtown duty-free in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region, The Mercurius Group Managing Director Ivo Favotto reflects on the demise of the channel and how it will change tourist shopping in the region.
Downtown duty-free’s woes continue as Lotte prepares to shutter its Sydney store
The closure is in line with Lotte Duty Free’s ongoing policy to exit loss-making foreign ventures and underlines the transformation in trading conditions since the store opened amid great fanfare on 5 May 2022.
