Avolta and Belgian chocolate brand La Louvière launch exclusive Toronto City Collection
From 25 October, the range will be exclusively available in Dufry duty-free stores at Toronto Pearson International and Billy Bishop Toronto City airports.
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“There are no sacred cows” – Kering focuses on efficiency amid luxury restructure and beauty divestment
Kering’s third-quarter marked a turning point for the Group as it sealed a landmark L’Oréal alliance, advanced its cost-efficiency and store rationalisation drive alongside strong early reception to Gucci’s new creative chapter under Demna Gvasalia.
Travel Blue expands China travel retail network with new brand corners
The travel accessories specialist has opened 14 brand corners in Chinese airports since the start of the year, with a dedicated shop-in-shop set to launch at Shanghai Pudong International Airport next month.
Images of the Day: Heathrow unveils ‘Terminal Paw’ as bear market conditions drive selling frenzy
Caution: This story contains multiple bad puns, courtesy of both Heathrow Airport and The Moodie Davitt Report that may affect readers who are sensitive to excrutiating wordplays.
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail lends partnership support to The Trinity Forum in Doha
The French drinks powerhouse has been a strong supporter of the world’s leading airport commercial revenues event over many years.
“A moment of French-style tranquillity” – Air France reveals debut lounge at Chicago O’Hare
Located in Terminal 5 and operated with Global Lounge Network, the 470sq m facility seats 105 guests and features décor reflecting the carrier’s identity.
Groupe ADP retail revenue rise outpaces passenger traffic but average spend growth slows
The strong growth in Extime Paris spend per passenger since 2023 has slowed in 2025 to date due to unfavourable comparisons with the 2024 Olympic Games year plus the impact of continuing upgrades at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
TAV Airports grows commercial income but average spend diluted by airport ramp-ups
Spend per passenger in duty free fell -18% to €7.80 in the period, with a dilutive impact from recent openings in Almaty and Antalya, both still in ramp-up phases, said TAV Airports.
This Week on Social Media: Entertainment and star power shine across travel retail
This Week on Social Media is our new regular column where we spotlight how airports, retailers and brands are connecting with travellers through creative and engaging campaigns on social media.
Harding+ calls on partners to “be fearless and positively disruptive” in drive for cruise retail growth
Harding+ CEO Chris Matthews said, “This is the moment to be brave, to think less about shelves and more about stages that will create experiences for guests to remember long after they leave the ship.”
Kering Q3 revenues down -10%, marking sequential improvement as CEO de Meo’s turnaround quickens
Is new CEO Luca de Meo’s revitalisation strategy, dramatically encapsulated by the €4 billion divestment of Kering Beauté to L’Oréal already paying off? “We are working relentlessly on our turnaround, as shown by our recent decisions,” he says, while adding much more remains to be done.
Yilin Watch: The Xiaohongshu Report – How Paris Aéroport, Galeries Lafayette and La Vallée Village approached Golden Week
Why Xiaohongshu? Because it’s where the journey of the Chinese outbound traveller begins. In our popular new column, Yilin Wang studies how three Parisian companies — Paris Aéroport, Galeries Lafayette and La Vallée Village— adapted their Xiaohongshu strategies during China’s recent Golden Week.
