The House of Suntory has unveiled Hibiki 12 Years Old Travel Exclusive Series, bringing the expression of Hibiki exclusively to global travel retail in key international airports for the first time in 11 years. The release invites travelers to rediscover Hibiki through a lens of Japanese artistry through a reimagined bottle design inspired by the […]
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From a speakeasy to exclusive products, Avolta woos JFK T8 passengers with surprises and seamless service
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International Shoppes and Ben Crump Enterprises launch community-driven retail program at Honolulu International Airport
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60+ new dining and retail concessions unveiled at inauguration of JFK Terminal 8’s $125 million commercial program
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Breaking News: iShoppes-ARI partnership win JFK T4 duty free and specialty retail contracts
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One on One with DFA CEO Jerome Falic: Major airport wins, global expansion herald transformation of Duty Free Americas
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ACTIUM’s steady growth marks $100 million milestone in Travel Retail Americas beauty and luxury
Essence Corp launches Fenty Beauty in Guyana through Glamour Beauty
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty has officially launched in Guyana through local retailer Glamour Beauty, adding the 13th Caribbean market to the brand’s growing regional presence. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty officially launched in Guyana on March 28, bringing the superstar’s flagship cosmetics and skincare brand to the South American country for the first time through a partnership with […]
From a speakeasy to exclusive products, Avolta woos JFK T8 passengers with surprises and seamless service
The seats are comfortable. The Scotch is neat. The bar is stocked with recognized favorites. I’m in a duty free store. It’s not a secret what Avolta is trying to do with the new Blinded Tiger speakeasy inside its newly opened Dufry flagship duty free store at New York’s JFK Terminal 8. The world’s largest […]
Diageo Global Travel to showcase Don Julio and Casamigos in 100+ Americas airport activations as official World Cup sponsor
To celebrate its role as the Official Spirits Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Diageo Global Travel is transforming major travel retail locations across the Americas into vibrant destinations of discovery throughout the tournament. Showcasing flagship brands Don Julio and Casamigos tequilas, more than 100 high-impact activations will feature across 34 airports throughout North […]
F&B@Sea delivers a standout edition, highlighting cruise food and beverage trends
F&B@Sea, dedicated to the cruise food and beverage community, welcomed cruise lines, suppliers, and hospitality leaders from around the world for a highly successful 2026 edition at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami. Featuring more than 230 vendors – including many familiar duty free and travel retail brands –the 2026 edition of the growing […]
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026: more than 12,500 attendees gathered for four days of collaboration, innovation, and forward-looking dialogue
By the time that Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 concluded at the Miami Beach Convention Center on April 17, it had brought together more than 12,500 attendees from 125 countries, gathering together cruise line executives, suppliers, and industry stakeholders from around the world– including over 85 cruise line brands. Featuring more than 650 exhibitors and 92 […]
Duty Free Global, Brandepot partner to launch Global K-Beauty Venture led by industry veteran Jonathan Holland
Duty Free Global has announced a strategic partnership with Brandepot to launch an ambitious new venture dedicated to introducing the dynamic world of K-Beauty to a global audience Brandepot, a brand development and distribution company specializing in bringing innovative and high-quality products to global markets, has a strong track record in curating and scaling premium […]
International Shoppes and Ben Crump Enterprises introduce community-driven retail program at Maui’s Kahului Airport
In addition to the retail concessions they opened at Honolulu International Airport, as reported last week, International Shoppes, in partnership with Ben Crump Enterprises (BCE), has also launched a new, community-driven retail program at Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG). The partnership – which will be operating six duty-paid stores in Maui — is focused on creating […]
Johnnie Walker unveils travel exclusive Blue Label Azure
Johnnie Walker has unveiled Blue Label Azure, a coastal summer limited edition release available exclusively for global travelers. Launching to coincide with the holiday travel season, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Azure has been created by Master Blender Dr Emma Walker as a blend of citrus, orchard fruits, gentle smoke and sweetness. The bottle was created […]
Charles Leclerc launches first 16‑Year‑Old Limited Edition with Chivas Regal, premiering with DFA in MIA for Miami Grand Prix
Luxury Scotch whisky, Chivas Regal and Global Brand Ambassador Charles Leclerc have announced the launch of Chivas Regal 16 Limited-Edition – the first 16-year-old expression in the brand’s history and Leclerc’s debut signature blend. Launching in select Global Travel Retail stores around the globe, Leclerc’s debut signature blend will be premiered at Miami International Airport […]
Sarah Genest takes top role at Essential Communications; Row Holland moves to director
Global Travel Retail PR and communications specialist Essential Communications (EC), part of The Bluedog Group, has appointed Sarah Genest as Managing Director, effective immediately. Founder Rowena (Row) Holland, who established the agency more than three decades ago and has led it alongside Ben Holland, will move into the role of Editorial & Key Accounts […]
Duty Free Americas & the LEGO Group open new store at JFK T8
As part of the official inauguration of the commercial offer at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8 last week, Duty Free Americas (DFA announced the opening of its new LEGO specialty store. This JFK T8 opening follows the success of DFA’s LEGO stores at Dallas Fort Worth and Miami International Airports. DFA has also […]
International Shoppes and Ben Crump Enterprises launch community-driven retail program at Honolulu International Airport
International Shoppes, in partnership with Ben Crump Enterprises (BCE), has introduced a new, community-focused retail program at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). The joint venture is focused on strengthening Hawaii’s local business ecosystem while enhancing the traveler experience, and the new stores are built on a shared commitment to equity, inclusion, and economic […]
60+ new dining and retail concessions unveiled at inauguration of JFK Terminal 8’s $125 million commercial program
Opening of Terminal 8 commercial program marks completion of first terminal redevelopment of JFK’s $19 billion transformation The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines, ASUR Airports, and Phoenix Infrastructure Group officially celebrated the completion of John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 transformation with the grand opening of a $125 million […]
ARI, International Shoppes preview new concession partnership benefits at JFK T4
JFK T4 Retail Partners LLC has a plan to reimagine the duty free and specialty retail concessions at New York’s JFK Terminal 4. The new partnership, made up of ARI, one of the world’s leading travel retail operators; International Shoppes, a leading NY-based duty free and specialty retailer; and a group of local and small enterprise […]
