International
John Coleman to join daa in CEO role as ARI owner targets next phase of growth
The incoming CEO, a veteran of working for state-owned organisations, will oversee daa’s international aviation and travel retail operations as the group pursues its next phase of development.
In Conversation: Coach Travel Retail Director Liam Dewis on rewriting the luxury playbook for Gen Z
Coach Travel Retail Director Liam Dewis discusses the brand’s transformation and ambitions to engage the next generation of luxury consumers in this video interview with The Moodie Davitt Report Brands Director Hannah Tan.
Hershey expands airport retail offering with new products and passenger engagement concept
The confectionery group unveiled its ‘Tag Your Trip’ concept and updated product portfolio at the recent TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes, building on the international launch of its ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform earlier this year.
Interview: L’Oréal Travel Retail’s Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum on creating the extraordinary
L’Oréal Travel Retail Luxe General Manager Danièle Lahana-Aidenbaum discusses turning waiting time into ‘wow time’ through retail experiences, fragrance discovery and channel exclusivity in her first interview since taking the helm at L’Oréal Luxe.
In Conversation: Ferrero’s Roberta Masia and Chiara di Canossa on reimagining confectionery retail
In this video interview, Ferrero Travel Market discusses the growing biscuits category, changing flavour preferences and how digital engagement is helping brands connect with younger generations of travellers.
Opinion: Mondelez WTR’s Joost Rosmuller on the travel retail opportunity hiding in plain sight
Mondelez World Travel Retail Vice President and Managing Director Joost Rosmuller considers how brands, retailers and airports can work differently to reach more shoppers and create value beyond individual product categories.
The Martin Moodie Interview: How CEO Xavier Rossinyol is raising Avolta’s IQ
In a candid and at times deeply personal interview conducted during the recent TFWA World Exibition, CEO Xavier Rossinyol previewed Avolta IQ, the company’s proprietary commercial intelligence engine and spoke about his journey since asssuming the leadership reins in 2022.
L’Oréal delivers “exceptional” third quarter; travel retail returns to growth
A “very positive Hainan” helps L’Oréal to a stellar third-quarter where growth was posted across all divisions and regions with “remarkable” performances from Professional Products and L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty and a strong recovery in Luxe.
LVMH Beauty and Lotte Duty Free strengthen ties in Asia Pacific
Discussions in Cannes have set the direction for closer collaboration between LVMH Beauty and Lotte Duty Free as they explore opportunities across Asia Pacific.
Harding+ targets closer brand collaboration as cruise retail growth momentum continues
The cruise retailer is targeting stronger sales through 300 onboard activations, enhanced product launches and greater investment in shipboard teams.
Puig rises to new heights with record third-quarter sales
Driven by Fragrances and Makeup, Q3 revenue grew +5.6% like-for-like and +7.2% on a reported basis to €1,391 million, while nine-month revenue rose +4.8% like-for-like (+4.2% reported ) to €3,744.5 million.
Kering Eyewear and Jewelry divisions maintain positive trends in Q3 amid flat group revenue performance
The strongest performers by division in Q3 were Kering Jewelry (+12% year-on-year on a reported basis) and Kering Eyewear (+6%) as group transformation and revitalisation of the Gucci brand continues.
