Europe
F&B up, duty free flat, luxury down – Heathrow Airport reports mixed first-half picture for key commercial categories
A Heathrow statement says the +2.2% retail revenue increase was supported “by continued demand for premium services, increased food & beverage sales with new outlets and a boost in bookshop revenues.”
CAVU reveals top-tier Executive by Escape Lounges concept in Manchester Airport Terminal 2
The new premium lounge brand from CAVU has been designed to reflect Manchester through locally inspired interiors, artwork and collaborations with regional food & beverage producers.
Tallink Grupp posts first-half commercial growth in line with modest traffic increase
A +1.4% rise in revenue year-on-year across shopping and dining closely tracked passenger traffic growth of +1.3% in the half.
Extime extends airport hospitality ecosystem with Air France Paris Stopover programme
The Air France and Groupe ADP’s Extime Travel stopover programme enables connecting passengers at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to extend their journey and explore the French capital and the surrounding region.
World Duty Free team fundraising for CCLG cancer charity passes £400,000 milestone
The funds were raised for the Children & Young People’s Cancer Association through employee-led fundraising initiatives across the Avolta UK business.
Biotherm and La Roche-Posay spotlight destination-led skincare at Oslo Airport with Tax Free Norway
The dual-brand activation combines destination-led skincare experiences, expert consultations and a synchronised 360° media campaign to engage travellers throughout their summer journey.
TFWA World Exhibition draws strong global industry support ahead of Cannes event
The industry’s flagship event is building momentum, with leading international brands and travel retail stakeholders confirming their presence in Cannes.
L’OCCITANE Travel Retail spotlights Sol de Janeiro innovations in summer airport takeover
Spanning more than 600 travel retail locations and over 50 airport activations, the campaign marks Sol de Janeiro’s largest global summer programme to date, combining immersive retail animations with the brand’s latest bodycare and fragrance offerings.
Avolta extends Italian network with Venice Airport openings
The move marks Avolta’s debut at Venice Marco Polo Airport and build on the company’s recent expansion in Veneto, including store openings at Verona Valerio Catullo Airport.
Unifree Duty Free partners with luxury house Balenciaga for Istanbul Airport opening
The 72sq m boutique, which represents a stand-alone store debut for the brand in regional duty free, offers men’s and women’s bags, shoes, hats, scarves and other travel accessories such as wallets and phone cases.
Gebr. Heinemann and Pernod Ricard partner for Skrewball whiskey debut in European travel retail
“We are always looking for products that bring fresh momentum to our assortment and create memorable discoveries for our customers,” says Gebr. Heinemann Director Commercial Global LTC Ruediger Stelkens.
UK retailer Sainsbury’s opens first Manchester Airport store
The Terminal 3 store offers convenience products from meal deals and food-to-go to home and kitchen essentials.
