Dufry and Hudson have been awarded an eight-year duty free retail contract at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Starting in June 2022, the con-tract continues a 35 year partner-ship with the airport authority and includes the creation of a strategic Joint Management Committee, which it hopes will help redefine the passenger experience at the airport. […]
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Frontier Duty Free Association prepares to work with new Canadian government as 2019 Convention convenes
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Inaugural ASUTIL Border Conference examines new Brazilian opportunities
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Renovated Queenston Lewiston Duty Free store expands focus on whisky and white spirits
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Cannes 2019: attendance tops record 7.5k; industry calls for a major thrust for sustainability
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Montblanc uses luxury pedigree to dominate category in travel retail
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Luxury concepts propel Shiseido Group to outperform the markets in the Americas
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Bvlgari rejuvenates its image with new luxury thrust
Duty Free Dynamics visits LEGO World in Denmark in preparation to open travel retail stores in the Americas
Duty Free Dynamics, which has been appointed LEGO Master Franchiser for the Americas travel retail channel, is about to open LEGO certified stores in the coming months. In preparation for the LEGO store openings, Duty Free Dynamics LEGO brand manager, Tatiana Pinto, recently visited the LEGO headquarters in Denmark. This tour provided an opportunity for […]
L’Oréal Americas TRAM celebrates Armani Cinema World Tour with holistic airport experience
L’Oréal Travel Retail has taken Armani’ Beauty’s iconic Armani World Cinema Tour across America’s top airports from Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to Los Angeles and Toronto. The Cinematic HPP embraced the true spirit of the global traveler with the participation in one of the most prestigious International Film Festival, two pop-ups and the […]
ACI: Global passenger traffic continues to moderate in 2019; North America best-performing major market
Airports Council International (ACI) World reports that global passenger traffic grew by +2.3% in October, slightly less than the +2.6% rate recorded in September. The figure remained in line with the moderation pattern observed since June, when growth rates for the industry began hovering between +2% and +3%. Year-to-date growth was recorded at +3% with […]
Penha Duty Free & Shiseido proud sponsors of the 2019 Curaçao Tennis Legends Edition
The 3rd edition of the Curaçao Tennis Legends, a yearly event organized by Team TOC and Penha Duty Free, took place this year on December 13-14 in Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort in Nieuwpoort. Caribbean retailer Penha Duty Free and Shiseido Skin Care, distributed by Essence Corp, were sponsors of the event. The tournament has become […]
Estée Lauder Travel Retail opens new consumer-driven retail concept at Dallas Fort Worth, Terminal D
The Estée Lauder Companies, in partnership with 3Sixty Retail, opened an innovative retail concept last week in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport – Terminal D Departures near gate 25. The new concept features offerings by four of its brands that are particularly popular with Millennial and Gen Z consumers, BECCA, Too Faced, Bobbi Brown, and Glam […]
Bacardi and DFA create multi-sensory campaign at MIA, offer domestic travelers ability to purchase in a travel retail first
Bacardi Global Travel Retail and Duty Free Americas have partnered on a groundbreaking campaign at Miami International Airport featuring Bacardi rum cocktails, personalized gifting and photo opportunities. In a travel retail first, international and domestic travelers can purchase Bacardi Superior, Bacardi Cuatro, Bacardi Ocho and Bacardi Diez from the space in Terminal D through January 3, 2020. Domestic purchases are made via ReserveBar.com, and […]
JFK T4 & Hudson celebrate holiday season with pop-up kiosk
JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, is partnering with Hudson on a one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience in the terminal’s Retail Lounge. Inspired by New York City’s iconic Bryant Park Holiday Village, the “Holidays by Hudson” kiosk is unique to T4 and brings together a curated and locally sourced selection […]
Sky Duty Free – first new store in the area–to open in Foz de Iguaçu on Argentine-Brazil border
The first border duty free shop in the Brazilian state of Paraná –under the name of Sky Duty Free– is due to open within a matter of weeks. So far, following the approval of legislation in Brazil permitting duty free stores in 33 cities, the only store openings have been in the state of Rio […]
Hudson unveils new branding, store design
Hudson, over the past two weeks, unveiled its new branding and a revamped and innovative store design concept for 2020 that the company says positions it for future growth, while enhancing the airport experience for today’s consumers. The next generation Hudson stores will feature digital displays that allow for localized consumer content and a flexible […]
BREAKING NEWS: Summit of the Americas to move to Palm Beach, Florida in 2021
THE FOLLOWING NEWS RELEASE WAS JUST ISSUED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT & DUTY FREE STORES – IAADFS. Summit of the Americas to move to Palm Beach, Florida in 2021 WASHINGTON, DC, December 11, 2019 – IAADFS is announcing its decision to move the Summit of the Americas starting in 2021 from […]
YSL Libre pays tribute to concept of freedom showcased by HPPs in global TR
Libre, the new women’s fragrance by Yves Saint Laurent, is setting Travel Retail ablaze across the globe, reports L’Oreal Travel Retail. A grand floral Eau de Parfum, Libre follows the trail-blazing heritage of YSL perfumes beginning with Rive Gauche in 1971, Opium in 1977 and Paris in 1983. A gender-bending take on the classic men’s […]
LAWA’s Deborah Flint to move to Toronto Pearson as new president and CEO
The Board of Directors of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) has named Deborah Flint as its new president and Chief Executive Officer of the GTAA. Flint will join GTAA in April 2020 following more than 4 years as CEO of Los Angeles World Airports and 24 years serving in executive roles in the aviation […]
Dan Cappell joins California’s Ontario International Airport as CCO
California-based Ontario International Airport Authority has named international aviation consultant Dan Cappell – a highly respected and familiar figure in the travel retail industry, as chief commercial officer, effective Dec. 9. A UK-native, Cappell began his career nearly 30 years ago with Nestle International Travel Retail, and subsequently moved to Abu Dhabi Airports Company, as […]
Starboard Cruise Services announces new Luxury Division and names cruise industry expert Stacy Shaw to lead
Starboard Cruise Services has appointed Stacy Shaw as Vice President Luxury Division and Retail Experience Development to head up its newly formed Luxury Division. Shaw joins Starboard from Virgin Voyages where she led the sales organization and business development. Prior to that, she spent 11 years at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in a variety of leader-ship roles and got her start […]
