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Airport Authority Hong Kong calls tenders for toys & accessories and packaged food concession
The retail units at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 span 48sq m and 36sq m at the Departures Central Concourse on Level 6.
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.
Travel Retail Consortium raises £12,774 for Macmillan Cancer Support in #KickCancerthon Halloween walk
The Travel Retail Consortium turned Halloween spirit into support for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising £12,774 through a costume-clad 10km walk and pound-for-pound matched fundraising as part of #KickCancerThon.
Lagardère Travel Retail captures five-store Bristol Airport contract
The concession will bring Waitrose food to go to Bristol Airport for the first time, alongside dedicated technology and book stores, with openings from summer 2027.
In Conversation: Wella Company’s Luis Blanco Álvarez on unlocking nail and haircare potential in travel retail
From premium hair treatments to a motorsport-inspired retail experience, Wella Company is pursuing an ambitious travel retail agenda that puts category growth and shopper engagement at its heart.
Images of the Day: Show of national pride as Dubai Airports marks UAE Flag Day
Our latest choice of image comes from Dubai Airports, which today joined in the national celebrations to mark UAE Flag Day.
Earnings call: East meets west in improved travel retail showing for The Estée Lauder Companies
“We have had strong growth in the quarter in travel retail and are very proud of the work that the team is doing,” says an upbeat Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer of the US beauty products powerhouse.
Don’t miss out: Two weeks to go before Travel Retail Superstars Awards 2026 entries close
The 16 November entry deadline is approaching for awards that will bring travel retail’s outstanding performers into the spotlight in Antalya on 3-4 June.
Heinemann Italia secures Bari Airport duty-free contract extension and plans 1,000sq m-plus store
The travel retailer posted a +21.5% sales rise in January–September as it prepares to expand its Bari Airport offer, retaining a strong focus on regional products.
Plaza Premium Group reveals US$20 million Australian lounge investment
The programme includes a new lounge in Sydney Airport Terminal 2, a complete rebuild of its Brisbane international lounge and a domestic lounge at Cairns Airport.
APTRA North Asia Forum nears capacity ahead of Hong Kong event
The afternoon forum and evening networking programme will bring together airports, retailers, brands and research specialists to examine changing consumer behaviour across North Asia and its implications for travel retail.
Airports of Thailand considers downsizing Suvarnabhumi duty-free footprint under new masterplan
The airport company is reassessing its use of retail space in response to weak duty-free performance and changing passenger needs as the travel hub embarks on an expansion programme targeting 120 million passengers annually.
