North America
Patrón Cristalino takes centre stage in Bacardi’s sustainable showcase at Miami International Airport
The month-long activation reinforces the brand’s sustainability goals, incorporating materials used from previous installations at the airport.
Canada’s border retail crisis deepens amid Saskatchewan travel slump
Citing data from Customs and Border Protection, CBC News reported that just 27,000 travellers entered the USA last month through the 12 ports of entry along the Saskatchewan border, a -22% drop compared to the same period last year.
Seatrade 2025 in review – A vision for the future
We present further highlights of the Seatrade Cruise Global retail sessions in Miami in April; this session focused on the future of retail in the cruise channel.
Pat Murray exits role as SSP America CEO; George Mboya takes interim leadership post
The much-respected Pat Murray is leaving to pursue a freelance career in the aviation sector but will remain a strategic business development advisor to SSP.
A taste of the Lowcountry: Delaware North and TV chef Kardea Brown launch Charleston Airport restaurant
Chef and Charleston native Kardea Brown brings a vibrant sense of place to the airport with a menu influenced by the Lowcountry, the geographic and cultural region along South Carolina’s coast.
Loch Lomond Group acquires The New York Distilling Company
Loch Lomond Group has extended its portfolio with the acquisition of The New York Distilling Company (NYDC), which produces Jaywalk Rye Whiskey among other brands.
Seatrade 2025 in review – Embracing technology in cruise retail
We present more highlights of the Seatrade Cruise Global retail sessions in Miami in April, this time with a focus on the technology challenge in retailing at sea.
SSP posts steady H1 revenues rise and accelerates profitability drive amid “heightened level of uncertainty” in key markets
SSP Group today reported first-half results, with revenue climbing by +9% year-on-year to £1,661 million (US$2,221 million), as the company pushes ahead with a programme to improve profitability, capital discipline and returns.
Images of the Day: Jack Daniel’s celebrates McLaren’s F1 success with DFA at Miami Airport
Our latest images come courtesy of Duty Free Americas, and a Formula One campaign with American whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s at Miami International Airport.
Seatrade 2025 in review – Where next for the key categories at sea?
At the Seatrade Cruise Global retail sessions in Miami in April, senior figures assessed the way forward for the leading product sectors.
KOSÉ Corporation reports +1.8% net sales growth; travel retail posts marginal decline
Despite China and travel retail headwinds, KOSÉ recorded modest growth in the first quarter driven by the high prestige category and the Albion brand.
Images of the Day – Montréal Duty Free celebrates the mamans with a floral fête
Today’s images come from ARI at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, where Montréal Duty Free marked Mother’s Day (11 May) with personalised gifting moments and pop-up bars.
