Asia Pacific
How L’Oréal deepened its commitment to Hainan with Expo return
L’Oréal reinforced its commitment to Chinese and global consumers in Hainan at the Expo, spotlighting new brands, products, beauty tech and sustainable innovations.
Lotte Duty Free reviewing future at Guam Airport amid profitability drive
“The contract period for the Guam Airport branch is until July 2026. The operation plan has been under consideration, and no decision has been made so far,” Lotte Duty Free tells The Moodie Davitt Report following reports the retailer may quit its contract.
TimeVallée makes striking seven-brands debut at Hainan Expo
TimeVallée’s exhibition area brought together seven high-end watch and jewellery brands: Baume & Mercier, Girard-Perregaux, IWC Schaffhausen, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Piaget and Roger Dubuis.
Strange Predictions readers’ contest: Who will win the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix?
This weekend we are turning to Formula 1 motor racing and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (18-20 April). Put your FI punditry skills to work and select who will finish first, second and third.
‘Tax-Free is Good, Duty-Free is Better’ – Lotte Duty Free unveils dual language marketing campaigns
The campaign, underpinned by an array of online and offline promotions, underlines the allure of duty-free shopping for Korean and foreign travellers.
Shinsegae Duty Free opens pioneering dual-gender Celine boutique at Incheon Airport
The boutique is the French fashion brand’s first-ever dual-gender store in a Korean duty-free location, offering a comprehensive selection of men’s and women’s collections in a single, elegantly designed space.
Ospree Duty Free champions homegrown spirits with Rampur Jugalbandi #5 and #6 launch
Rampur Jugalbandi #5 and #6 were officially launched by Ospree Duty Free during the gala dinner concluding the APTRA India Conference at Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai.
‘Local heritage meets global prestige’ – Ever Rich and Kinmen Kaoliang extend Time Collection
“Through the Time Collection series, we invite global travellers to experience Taiwan not just as a destination, but as a story told through every bottle,” says Ever Rich Duty Free President Kevin Chiang.
Hyundai Duty Free and Hermès Beauty unveil XR/AI perfume pop-up store in downtown Seoul
Hyundai Duty Free said its strategy is to deploy XR and AI technologies to provide shopping content that sets the company apart from its competitors.
Lotte Duty Free Oceania strikes win-win partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer
The breakthrough partnership allow customers to earn 1 Qantas Point for every A$1 spent at Lotte Duty Free when they provide their Qantas Frequent Flyer membership.
Jägermeister Tattoo rolls out exclusively in Asia Pacific travel retail with CDFG
The limited-edition launch further reinforces Jägermeister’s commitment to creating culturally relevant, collectible offerings for the channel.
DFS sets the stage for the future of Chinese luxury retail at 5th Hainan Expo
The LVMH-owned travel retailer is leveraging the high-profile trade event to position itself as a key partner for international brands entering China’s fastest-growing luxury market.
