North America
Hudson extends Des Moines International Airport retail presence with new eight-year contract
The long-term contract will see Hudson introduce its River & Grand concept as part of the airport’s new terminal development in 2027.
How AB InBev Travel Retail took FIFA World Cup 2026 to the high seas
Michelob Ultra and Budweiser transformed bars onboard Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, MSC Cruises and Disney Cruise Line into floating fan zones complete with events and limited-edition merchandise.
TRI-POD: Talking cruiseline experience with Studio Fiore Founder Suzanne Fiore
“When people take a cruise, you want to show that the guest is, one, satisfied, and two, they’re going to book again. Guests are at the heart of absolutely everything that I do, and that we do as an industry,” says our special guest.
Quintessential New York steakhouse Hunt & Fish Club lands at JFK Terminal 4 with SSP America
Hunt & Fish Club brings the character of its Midtown Manhattan flagship to JFK Airport Terminal 4 as part of the gateway’s continued evolution of its food & beverage offer.
“The most diverse selection of F&B concepts” — Avolta celebrates wide-ranging honours at 2026 FAB Awards
Avolta secured ten global, regional and Superstar honours at the 2026 FAB Awards, complemented by nearly 30 Gold awards across its international F&B portfolio.
Areas USA strengthens Airport F&B Pathfinders Committee’s global vision as latest founding member
The addition marks a major step in expanding the Committee’s international footprint, bringing its future-focused framework to one of the largest airport hospitality networks in the US.
SSP Canada adds chef-led dining to Vancouver Airport with Lucky Lily Asian Brasserie
The new restaurant adds a distinctive, heritage-inspired concept to Vancouver Airport’s evolving food & beverage programme.
L’Oréal outperforms beauty market in H1 with +6.5% sales uplift; Asia travel retail recovery expected in H2
L’Oréal delivered strong first-half sales growth and record profitability as North Asia continued its recovery, with a positive outlook for travel retail in Asia Pacific.
Kering Eyewear turns in record first half amid resilient performance for luxury goods parent group
Continued momentum at Kering Eyewear was among the highlights across the luxury group’s portfolio in the six months to 30 June.
3Sixty Duty Free inaugurates five stores at Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal B
3Sixty Duty Free continues its North American airport expansion with five store openings at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Lagardère Travel Retail lifts revenues and profitability in first half despite Middle East impact
EMEA region revenues (excluding France) advanced by +4% despite a -28% decline in the Middle East, with North America and other key markets supporting a solid H1 performance for the leading travel retailer.
#KickCancerThon update: TFWA’s virtuous cycle; CSA’s epic walk to Aitutaki; Tuli’s trek lauded
#KickCancerThon, the travel retail visibility and fundraising campaign for cancer research, continues to power ahead, well beyond its original time frame of February-April. We bring you all the latest news.
