Food & Beverage
Sofia Airport chief shares vision as Avolta reveals duty-free store and Italian dining concept
SOF Connect CEO Jesús Caballero speaks to The Moodie Davitt Report about his vision for the airport, as the duty-free store expands to nearly 1,200sq m and Amo opens in an impressive 205sq m space.
Gensler extends retail design partnership with Manchester Airports Group
Gensler’s appointment will see it support MAG’s airports portfolio, including Manchester Airport and East Midlands Airport, and continue its work at London Stansted, as the airport company continues to evolve its commercial offer.
Zurich Airport commercial turnover climbs +4.5% in Q1 but lags passenger growth
Airside sales climbed by +8% with landside sales slipping -2% compared to Q1 2025.
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.
The Wright Group’s sense of place concept Clipper Bar & Kitchen takes off at Dublin Airport
A full-service bar and casual dining space, The Clipper Bar & Kitchen’s name is inspired by the famous Clipper flying boats that operated the first transatlantic passenger flights between North America and Foynes, Co. Limerick.
Avinor tenders US$212 million kiosk programme across four airports
The tender spans around 23 kiosks/convenience stores and one self-service solution, aimed at delivering fast, accessible and efficient retail services across the major airports in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim and Stavanger.
The Travel Retail and F&B Superstars Column 2026
We bring back our popular column that champions industry staff – frontline, back office, logistics, management and more.
Changi Airport and Plaza Premium Group reshape private terminal into lifestyle-driven space
Highlights of the private terminal include a deluxe lounge, bar, private suites and bespoke dining, alongside a premium event space designed for larger entourages and private gatherings.
TAV’s Aude Ferrand and CAVU’s Matt Etchells bring leadership insight to FAB 2026
The only global airport food & beverage and hospitality event is gathering momentum, with influential industry voices confirmed for the conference.
Munich Airport inaugurates new Terminal 1 pier and reveals enhanced retail and dining offer
A highlight of the new space is the first walkthrough duty-free store at Munich Airport, managed by Eurotrade, with retail complemented by an extensive F&B lineup managed by sister company Allresto.
Redefining convenience: WHSmith boosts ‘one-stop-shop’ vision with three new flagship Heathrow stores
Each of the new stores delivers a consolidated offer, bringing together health & beauty, food & beverage, technology accessories and pharmacy services within a single retail environment.
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.
