Recognizing the Americas as a pivotal region for global travel retail tobacco, Imperial Brands will present its robust, consumer-centric brand portfolio to partners and customers across the region at the 2026 IAADFS Summit of the Americas in Orlando. The event remains a key fixture in Imperial Brands’ annual calendar and an important opportunity to strengthen […]
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Avolta: enhancing the passenger journey with seamless integration of retail, F&B, and travel essentials businesses
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Blue Caterpillar rides relationships to continued growth in Americas and beyond
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Working together to transform TR with innovation and engagement
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ARINA grows Canadian business even as U.S./Canada tensions disrupt cross border travel
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Cellshop transforms Paraguayan border shopping as it expands into new cities
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Starboard to debut vibrant, immersive “concept gallery” retail experience aboard Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady
Freixenet enters spirits category with Freixenet Solare
Freixenet, the #1international sparkling wine brand, is entering the spirits category by launching a new aperitif Freixenet Solare. The new product, with an alcohol content of 11% vol., is a Mediterranean Aperitivo crafted with Spanish lemon, clementine, and rosemary, and complemented by botanicals. “With Freixenet Solare, we are consistently focusing on natural flavors, Mediterranean moments […]
Inspired by chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s launches Another Hendrick’s, first permanent release in nearly a decade
Hendrick’s Gin has announced the launch of Another Hendrick’s, the first permanent release for the gin brand in nine years. Another Hendrick’s is infused with rose and cucumber, and layered with orange blossom and cacao beans housed in a white bottle. Inspired by her love for chocolate and flowers, Hendrick’s Master Distiller Lesley Gracie set […]
Duty Free Americas Charity Golf event raises $1 Million for Dolphins Cancer Challenge/Sylvester Cancer Research
Duty Free Americas (DFA) welcomed hundreds of members of the global travel retail community to its 11th Annual 2026 Charity Golf Tournament on February 5th in Miami, where in partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation, the event raised $1 million in support of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) and innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer […]
DAOU Vineyards and Duty Free Global announce global distribution partnership
DAOU Vineyards, the luxury wine estate from Paso Robles, California, has announced a strategic global distribution partnership with Duty Free Global. DAOU says that this collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s mission to bring world-class wines to discerning travelers worldwide. The agreement will spotlight DAOU’s prestigious Reserve collection and its iconic flagship wine, […]
Giromondo continues regional expansion with new Dôme store at ZOFRI Mall in Iquique, Chile
Following the successful unveiling of its Dôme duty free store at Maiquetía International Airport in Venezuela, Giromondo is set to continue its regional growth with the opening of a new Dôme store at ZOFRI Mall, located in Iquique. The new store is scheduled to open in Q2 2026 and represents another key milestone in the company’s long-term expansion across […]
Nestlé ITR targets untapped confectionery growth opportunity in the Americas
Nestlé International Travel Retail (NITR) is strengthening its focus on the Americas, identifying untapped opportunities in the region for long‑term confectionery growth in global travel retail. While footfall and conversion in the Americas currently lag other regions, NITR sees the rising demand for experience‑led retail, shifting traveler demographics and the growing influence of Gen Z […]
The Hershey Company’s ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform drives performance gains across world travel retail
The Hershey Company, which introduced a new visual identity at the 2025 TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, is translating its new ‘Take the Taste With You’ platform into measurable in-market performance. The company reports that early activations across key airport hubs are driving stronger shopper engagement and improved sell-out. Hershey says that the […]
International Shoppes awarded retail concessions at Hawaii’s Honolulu and Kahului airports
The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has selected New York-based International Shoppes (iShoppes) to operate the specialty retail and duty free concessions at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kahului Airport (OGG), the main airport in Maui. In January, incumbent concessionaire DFS (formerly Duty Free Shoppers) had announced that it was exiting the […]
CVH Spirits appoints Blue Caterpillar as exclusive TR Americas distributor
CVH Spirits has announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term distribution agreement with Blue Caterpillar for Travel Retail Americas. CVH Spirits’ portfolio includes premium single malt Scotch whisky brands Bunnahabhain, Deanston and Tobermory. Blue Caterpillar says the single malt Scotch whisky category continues to represent one of the most dynamic segments within premium spirits across […]
F&B@Sea 2026 unveils elevated program designed for cruise’s F&B decision-makers
F&B@Sea, the unique cruise food and beverage experience that brings together cruise lines and supplies, has announced its enhanced 2026 program taking place April 15-16 at Miami’s Mana Wynwood convention Center. Held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Global (April 13-16), the F&B@Sea event will spotlight trends, innovations and leaders shaping what cruise guests will eat […]
B&S appoints Luke Maga as Global Sales Director, Duty Free & Travel Retail
B&S has appointed Luke Maga as Global Sales Director for its Duty Free & Travel Retail division. The appointment further strengthens the company’s focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering added value to customers and brand owners through its efficient, scalable King of Reach distribution model, says the company. In his new role, Maga will […]
Absolut Vodka turns up the heat with new Absolut Tabasco
Absolut Vodka has partnered with Tabasco Brand for the launch of a new spicy vodka, Absolut Tabasco. The new collaboration launches this February across 50+ markets including global travel retail. According to Rae Gibson, Director, Power Brands and Emerging Categories, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, Pernod Ricard will be staging a “truly global takeover” in travel […]
ARI North America introduces new Salon Du Vin retail concept across key Canadian locations
ARI North America has launched a new category concept, Salon du Vin, at Montréal Duty Free and Quebec City Duty Free. This newly developed wine lounge concept was inspired by the Speakeasy bars, lounges and wine bars that can be found across Montréal and Quebec City, offering passengers an authentic experience as they shop an expertly […]
HMSHost opens first Eataly location in a North American airport at JFK T8
Avolta’s HMSHost opened its first Eataly location in a North American airport at JFK Terminal 8. The opening is the first of three Eataly locations planned for the airport, expanding the partnership across multiple terminals at one of the United States’ busiest international gateways. The new 5,526-square-foot full-service restaurant, 1,353-square-foot wine bar, and retail shop […]
