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L’Oréal Travel Retail and Avolta join forces to accelerate circularity in travel retail
The agreement, signed last week at TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, creates an operational roadmap that focuses on lowering supply chain emissions and scaling circular solutions across international travel hubs.
Groupe ADP and Carrefour strike agreement for ‘new generation’ of convenience food stores at Paris airports
The retailer’s stores will operate under the Carrefour City brand, with six at Paris CDG and three at Paris Orly, under a new eight-year agreement.
TREX Awards 2027: The hunt begins for travel retail-exclusive excellence as entries open
Now in its third edition, the only global cross-category awards programme dedicated to travel retail-exclusive (TREX) products and initiatives builds on the resounding success of its first two editions, spotlighting differentiation, excellence and unique, channel-specific value for travellers.
This week on social media: Autumn-themed campaigns bring seasonal colour to travel retail
A change of season brings a fresh palette of colours, flavours and experiences to travel retail. As airports and retailers embrace autumn, we gather some of the most engaging social media campaigns and posts celebrating the season across the industry.
CDFG Hainan stores post +21% traffic growth during National Day holiday as duty-free sales climb
A +21% surge in footfall at China Duty Free Group’s Hainan stores during ‘Super Golden Week’ was reflected in the province’s wider offshore duty-free market, with sales reaching US$127.57 million during the National Day holiday (1-7 October) alone.
Images of the Day: Running for the child cancer patients of Ukraine
Today’s images illustrate a remarkably brave charitable initiative by The TFWA Dailies Publisher Paul Hogan and his son Max.
Shenzhen Duty Free marks arrivals duty-free opening at Wuxi Shuofang International Airport
The shop complements Shenzhen Duty Free’s existing departures duty-free store at the airport, which opened in December 2024.
SSP Group reveals expected rise in full-year revenue and earnings per share in trading update
Full-year revenue is expected to hit £3.8 billion (US$5.03 billion), up +5% year-on-year, with earnings per share up around +18% despite the impact of war in the Middle East, says F&B powerhouse SSP in a trading update.
UK Travel Retail Forum welcomes Guernsey move to hold duty-free allowances
The Guernsey Policy and Resources Committee concluded that duty-free allowances should remain unchanged after hearing from UKTRF and other experts, following a review.
Hong Kong tenders, Moodie Davitt leadership transition and French industry study headline latest newsletter
Our latest digital newsletter delivers a sweeping round-up of the latest global travel retail industry news.
Penhaligon’s marks Portraits milestone with Dubai Duty Free pop-up and Uber campaign
Penhaligon’s is celebrating ten years of Portraits with a Dubai Duty Free pop-up combining new fragrances, interactive discovery and an Uber campaign that engages travellers before they reach the airport.
Streets of Tokio: Suntory Whisky Toki launches debut travel retail-exclusive collection
The House of Suntory is bringing Tokyo’s neighbourhoods to travel retail with Streets of Tokio, a multi-year, exclusive Toki whisky collection debuting with a Shinjuku-inspired limited edition.
