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CDFG captures departures duty-free store contract at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal
China Duty Free Group extends its presence in the growing cruise sector with a key contract gain at the country’s largest cruise port.
Pioneering in Pudong: CDFG opens China’s first airport Apple Premium Partner duty-free store
The new retail space in Terminal 2’s international departures hall is the first of its kind in China to offer the full range of Apple products with duty-free pricing for travellers.
CDFG drives +15% visitor growth at Hainan shopping festival through fusion of culture and commerce
More than 1,000 brand partners joined the festival, alongside new experiences and targeted incentives aimed at island residents and other consumer groups.
Pernod Ricard GTR and Martell toast Mid-Autumn Festival with ‘Golden Moon’ campaign
The campaign illustrates how Pernod Ricard GTR is using key cultural moments to strengthen engagement and drive premium, locally relevant gifting opportunities.
Starboard strikes agreement to manage duty-free shopping onboard Chinese cruise ship Adora Flora City
The 600sq m shopping space brings together nearly 100 leading Chinese and international brands across 12 categories.
cdf Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex dazzles with 12th anniversary campaign
‘As One, As Always’ is the CDFG campaign slogan as cdf Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex marks its 12th year on 1 September.
Duty-free sales to South Korean nationals remain soft in July but foreign shoppers drive downtown store growth
Sales in the world’s biggest duty-free market rose +15.9% year-on-year in July on shopper numbers up a more modest +3.4%. But while inbound tourism booms, duty-free shopping has slipped worryingly down the visitor priority list.
Mixed bag for Pernod Ricard global travel retail in FY26 as sales ease -3%
The French drinks powerhouse experienced contrasting travel retail fortunes through its financial year with positives in China, Europe and the Americas being offset by challenges in South Korea and the Middle East.
‘From Traffic to Value’ – China Duty Free Consumer White Paper 2025-2026 is released
“The global duty-free and travel retail market is at a critical inflection point of recovery and quality improvement,” said CDFG as it unveiled the expansive document that systematically interprets consumer trends, category evolution and channel transformation logic.
Towards an ‘experience-first paradigm’ – HTDF premieres Hainan’s first smart glasses concept store
“At HTDF, we are reshaping what a duty-free destination can be,” says a company spokesperson. “The launch of this smart glasses concept store reflects our commitment to placing innovation at the heart of the customer experience.”
Cellcosmet and CDFG bring Swiss-inspired skincare journey to cdf Sanya with immersive pop-up
Featuring its latest Soothing & Hydrating Mask, the campaign brings together product discovery, sensory experiences and luxury hospitality in Haitang Bay.
