North America
WHSmith posts higher H1 revenue but lower profit amid global headwinds
Headline trading profit declined to £32 million (US$43.3 million), reflecting disruption from UK airport store refurbishments and ongoing inflationary pressures.
New York JFK Terminal 8 commercial programme inaugurated in style
Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia says, “With the completion of Terminal 8 and the debut of its diverse, locally inspired commercial programme, we are giving passengers their first glimpse into what a new JFK will represent with a best-in-class experience.”
Avolta launches experience-led retail offer onboard Norwegian Luna
Avolta President & CEO LATAM Enrique Urioste says, “We have built the programme around the guest journey, combining strong brands with a retail environment that feels more engaging, more relevant to the itinerary, and more responsive to how people shop onboard.”
Plaza Premium Group debuts top-tier concept in USA with dual lounge opening at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
Located in Terminal D, the new Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge target distinct passenger segments, with both facilities incorporating design and culinary elements inspired by the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Dubai maintains ranking as busiest international airport in 2025
Traffic at the UAE hub rose 6.1% year-on-year, as London Heathrow remained second and Incheon International in third, measured by international passenger numbers.
Lagardère Travel Retail Q1 revenues rise +5.0% but Middle East conflict weighs on prospects
“Lagardère Travel Retail is relying on its diversified geographic footprint and the resilience of its business model to mitigate the effects,” the company says as it assesses the impact of the Middle East crisis.
#KickCancerThon update: The Moodie Davitt Report team honour their fallen colleague
As #KickCancerThon gathered extraordinary momentum across the travel retail community, The Moodie Davitt Report team came together in a powerful display of solidarity to honour their beloved late colleague Sinead Moodie.
Seatrade 2026 (II) – Pipeline opportunities and partnerships in the spotlight
Cruise retail investment, store formats and the power of partnerships to drive category conversion were themes discussed during The Retail Days at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami on Wednesday.
Seatrade 2026 – Elevating retail’s place within the cruise eco-system
How the retail channel can become even more firmly embedded in the cruise experience was a key topic addressed on a strong first day of retail-dedicated sessions at Seatrade Cruise Global on Tuesday.
#KickCancerThon update: EVERRICH scales new heights as campaign reaches astounding crescendo
From mountain climbing to cycling, Dragon Boat racing, and trekking to the Cook Islands, Langkawi and even the Himalayas, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research continues to reflect our community’s wonderful sense of humanity.
Interview: Avolta’s Steve Johnson on seizing the New York JFK Airport opportunity
Avolta President & CEO, North America Steve Johnson talks about the company’s role in the transformation of retail and dining across terminals at New York JFK International Airport.
High-class agenda and speaker line-up finalised for Seatrade Cruise Global retail sessions
A high-class agenda and strong speaker line-up has been finalised for the retail sessions at Seatrade Cruise Global, the premier annual gathering of the cruise industry worldwide, which takes place next week in Miami.
