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The TREX Factor – The Chuan captures the spirit of China
This episode features 叠川 The Chuan, which celebrates the vision of French drinks powerhouse Pernod Ricard to create a prestige Chinese malt whisky. Resident TREX Master Martin Moodie is joined on set by Rolls Wang, Retail Manager at Duty Zero by cdf, Hong Kong International Airport.
ARI delivers €1.38 billion in managed turnover and record profits in 2025
Turnover dipped marginally due to the end of ARI’s partnership at Delhi Airport last July, though sales grew +8% year-on-year excluding this impact, with profits up sharply.
Images of the Day: Prix Versailles announces the world’s ‘Most Beautiful’ new airports
Today’s images, shared by Prix Versailles, showcase the airports named as its 2026 Airport Laureates, recognised for outstanding architecture and design.
MEADFA Awards open for nominations as association marks 25 years
The MEADFA Awards, now in their fifth year, will honour companies and individuals for their commitment to advancing the regional travel retail sector.
Prosegur ChangeGroup opens outlet quintet in Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3
Offering foreign exchange services in more than 45 currencies, the five stores also offer tax refund processing, money transfer solutions and online currency pre-order.
WHSmith reveals new airside store at Belfast International Airport
The outlet offers a broad travel retail proposition spanning food & beverage, health and beauty, books, magazines and travel essentials, including a mix of local and international brands.
Starboard, Diageo and Carnival Cruise Line launch limited-edition Bulleit bourbon for America’s 250th anniversary
The single-barrel bourbon, promoted as part of the celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the USA, will be available exclusively in retail stores on 14 Carnival ships this summer.
TR Superstars 2025 winners: Humanity, leadership and inspiration shine through Montenegro Duty Free’s Ivana Vavic Milic
Kicking off our new articles series focusing on the great people of our industry, our Senior Business Editor Mark Lane speaks to Montenegro Duty Free HR Manager Ivana Vavic Milic, winner of the 2025 Travel Retail Superstars Humanity, Leadership & Inspiration – Back Office Award.
On Location: Gebr. Heinemann presents “Lithuania at its best” with duty-free revamp at Vilnius Airport
Gebr. Heinemann’s Travel Retail Vilnius has revamped the duty-free store in the Schengen area at Vilnius International Airport, marking a key milestone in the Lithuanian gateway’s wider modernisation programme.
Dior and The Shilla Duty Free set sail with ‘Summer Getaway’ campaign at Singapore Changi
Dior invites travellers to set sail for Provence through an immersive summer pop-up that combines fragrance discovery, beauty innovation and experiential retail at Changi Airport Terminal 3.
European Travel Retail Confederation re-elects Nigel Keal as President
At the association’s recent Annual General Meeting in Madrid, ETRC members voted unanimously to elect Nigel Keal as President for a further year.
Pöschl Tabak expands Pueblo Pink distribution with roll-out across 50 European airports
Pöschl Tabak is introducing duty-free activations at select European airports as it builds awareness for the new additive-free tobacco variant among travelling consumers.
