As Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrates its 50th anniversary, travel retail operator Duty Free Americas has opened three new specialty retail stores there, including the first ever travel retail store for Toys“R”Us (as reported). The retailer has also opened its first sunglasses store in the USA, SHADE, as well as the inaugural LEGO […]
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DFA opens first Toys“R”Us airport store at DFW
Toys“R”Us, the ubiquitous U.S. toy store that closed its doors in 2018 after more than 30 years in business, has unveiled “bold new plans” to reopen and roll out flag-ship stores across the United States, and internationally – including in travel retail. Leading the way in travel retail, the first-ever Toys“R”Us airport store opened late […]
Duty Free Americas rolls out immersive fragrance ‘Red Carpet’ activations
Beauty is in the spotlight at Duty Free Americas (DFA), which has launched a series of immersive, experiential fragrance pop-ups and ‘Red Carpet’ activations at key airport locations across the Americas this November. Featuring both niche and global brands, this month’s activations bring to life limited edition releases through immersive activations and expert demonstrations. Vibrant […]
Bacardi launches Rum Tales activation & new classification system at Miami Airport
Bacardi Global Travel Retail is staging the debut of its new Rum Tales campaign on the main concourse of Terminal D at Miami International Airport Terminal. The innovative Digital Rum selector platform is running from October 20 and November 12, 2023. The pop-up is designed as a 360-degree experience encouraging travelers to explore and engage […]
The allure of beautiful hair in travel retail
It’s all about the hair! Not only do today’s consumers long for “shampoo-commercial-worthy hair,” (quoting Spate) but they see healthy hair as integral to today’s well-being journey. Consumers are looking for hair care products that cater to a range of needs, targeting various hair and scalp problems while providing multiple benefits from revitalization to anti-ageing. […]
The Macallan and Duty Free Americas partner to open first shop-in-shop in Americas Travel Retail in Tocumen airport
The Macallan has unveiled its first shop-in-shop in the Americas Travel Retail channel at Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Terminal 2 in partnership with Duty Free Americas. The opening marks the latest chapter in the long-term collaboration between Duty Free Americas and the Edrington-owned distiller, following the launch of The Macallan Boutique at New […]
DFA Golf partners with Miami Dolphins to raise $1 million to fight cancer
The 2023 DFA Charity Golf Tournament, partnering with the Miami dolphins football team, scored a win in the fight against cancer by successfully raising a record $1 million to support leading-edge research and treatments at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. This year the monies raised by the […]
DFA Charity Golf Tournament success on all counts; raises $375,000 for Alonzo Mourning’s Miami youth charities
Neither threatening weather, a cold drizzle in Miami or a lingering pandemic could dampen the high spirits that boosted the 2022 DFA Charity Golf Tournament on Feb. 9, which raised a staggering $375,000 for the Mourning Family Foundation (formerly known as Alonzo Mourning Charities), and its Overtown Youth Center and Honey Shine initiatives. The Duty Free industry […]
The Macallan and Duty Free Americas unveil first Boutique in the Americas at NY JFK International Airport
The Macallan Single Malt Scotch Whisky has partnered with Duty Free Americas to unveil The Macallan’s new retail experience at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport Terminal 7 – the first opening of the brand’s global Boutique program in the Americas. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by senior representatives from Edrington Global Travel Retail, […]
Duty Free Americas first travel retailer to launch Pat McGrath Cosmetics
Duty Free Americas (DFA) has become the first travel retailer in the world to launch Pat McGrath cosmetics. The official launch was celebrated on June 17th at DFA’s flagship 11,500 square foot store in the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel. One of the most influential and sought-after makeup artists in the world, Pat McGrath has created countless […]
Duty Free Americas debuts Huda Beauty space at Venetian Macau
Duty Free Americas (DFA) today announced that it will be the world’s second travel retail company to offer Huda Beauty products. The Huda Beauty corner will be located in DFA’s 11,500 square foot store in the Venetian Macau Resort Hotel and will feature a variety of Huda Beauty’s most popular products. The fast-growing Huda Beauty […]
New border shops open in Brazil despite slowdown
Border store openings in Brazil slowed down towards the end of 2019 when the Brazilian economy stagnated and did not advance in line with expectations. The pandemic clearly made the situation much worse for all operators and business was non-existent during the second quarter of this year. As of the beginning of the third quarter, […]
Uruguayan border stores begin slow recovery
In spite of closed borders throughout Latin America, several duty free stores are continuing to operate on the Uruguay – Brazil border. The stores on the Uruguayan side of the border are looking after the shopping needs of their Brazilian customers, who reside in neighboring twin towns immediately adjacent to their Uruguayan border. The depressed […]
DFA raises $350,000 for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at sixth DFA Charity Golf Tournament
Congratulations to Duty Free Americas and the Falic Family Foundation for raising $350,000 for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Miami at yesterday’s (Feb. 6) DFA Charity Golf Tournament. The Duty Free industry in the Americas came out in record numbers to support the Foundation and its very worthwhile charity partner this year. Here are […]
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 […]