Asia Pacific
CDFG takes ‘Cheers with Whisky’ to the skies with Hainan Airlines to elevate experiential retail
The cross-industry partnership brings exclusive whiskies and signature cocktails onboard, linking inflight discovery with duty-free purchasing and creating new retail touchpoints across the passenger journey.
Changi Airport Group seeks partner for latest luxury concession in Terminal 1
The airport company issues a call for potential partners to take part in a Direct Marketing Exercise for a luxury brand concession in Terminal 1 airside.
China embraces the spirit of India as Paul John whisky shines in Shanghai
Paul John whisky of Indiastrengthened its position in China with a high-profile presence and exclusive launch at the Whisky L! 2026 in Shanghai on 14-16 August.
Refurbishment, new concession terms and shift in category mix hit Auckland Airport full-year retail income
Retail results represented a mixed bag with passenger spend rate up but overall income down at New Zealand’s premier airport company. Refurbishment and a change in mix towards lower-margin categories were key influences.
Travel Food Services reports sharp rise in Q1 sales and profits amid flurry of new openings
Sales across the business climbed +18% year-on-year, with new openings playing a key role, notably at Delhi and Cochin airports, plus at Noida International Airport, India’s latest major gateway.
L’Oréal and CDFG make front-page splash in Hainan with The Kiehl’s Times campaign
Kiehl’s brings the energy of a New York newsstand to Hainan with The Kiehl’s Times, a travel retail-exclusive (TREX) campaign centred on product discovery, personalisation and retailtainment.
Plaza Premium Group puts taste of place on the menu with ‘Flavours in Transit’ global Chef Series
Plaza Premium Group is serving up taste of place across Vancouver, Istanbul, London Gatwick, Taipei and Dammam as its Flavours in Transit Chef Series returns for a second edition.
Coty’s fourth quarter performance ‘ahead of expectations’ as full-year revenues decline -2%
Coty closed a challenging FY2026 with fourth-quarter revenues up +1%, as the beauty group sharpened its focus on core brands, markets and innovation under its Coty.Curated strategy.
CNSC refreshes visual identity as it enters next growth phase
Sinopharm Group’s travel retail arm is sharpening its market positioning as it aligns its brand direction with China’s evolving consumer landscape.
Airports of Thailand mulls arrivals duty-free revival
The potential revival puts arrivals duty-free back on Thailand’s airport retail landscape, with AOT assessing operating models, space requirements and concession arrangements.
Share price surges amid turnaround progress and return to travel retail “positivity” for The Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies President and CEO Stéphane de La Faverie was in bullish mood during the group’s full-year earnings call, describing how a return to the key travel retail division’s traditional consumer-centric retail roots is paying off.
Cartier and CDFG spotlight Shenzhen with relocated Bao’an International Airport boutique
The reimagined boutique reinforces the luxury house’s presence at the fast-growing Chinese aviation hub while underlining the partners’ shared focus on elevating the airport retail experience.
