By Sean P. Gazitúa, President & CEO, WTDC Global travel retail depends on movement. Products must reach airports, cruise ships, border stores, and tourism destinations before passengers arrive. Today, developments at the Strait of Hormuz and the Panama Canal show how quickly that movement can become less predictable. The current situation in the Strait […]
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How Starboard cruise ships are becoming fashion meccas
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IGL owners win tender to operate at Peace Bridge after receivership ends
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This is the year of beauty for Starboard
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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
Privato Duty Free and Streiffer Duty Free sponsor Pinehurst Barbecue Festival for second year in a row
As part of its strategy to introduce high-net worth individuals to its private aviation duty free offerings, Privato Duty Free, in partnership with Streiffer Duty Free, sponsored the Pinehurst Barbecue Festival in North Carolina for the second year in row. Privato Duty Free is currently operating in 115 FBO locations around the country. The sixth […]
Avolta awarded long-term retail contract extensions across four GAP airports in Mexico
Avolta has announced that it has been granted long-term travel retail contract extensions with four airports operated by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP). The contract extensions cover Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos and Bajío International Airports in Mexico. The length of the extensions were not revealed. The agreement builds on a partnership between Avolta and […]
Visa and Duty Free Americas renew agreement and expand benefits for travelers in Central America and the Caribbean
Visa and Duty Free Americas (DFA) have renewed and expanded their agreement that offers special benefits for Visa cardholders at Duty Free Americas stores, convenience stores, border stores, bars and restaurants operated by DFA in some of the busiest airports and border crossings in Central America and the Caribbean. This is the fourth consecutive year […]
TAIRO Group expands Moroccanoil partnership into the professional salon channel
TAIRO Group has expanded its longstanding partnership with Moroccanoil, welcoming Moroccanoil Professional to the portfolio of SOMAR, TAIRO Group’s Professional Beauty & Consumer Goods Division. For more than a decade, TAIRO Group has successfully distributed Moroccanoil within the Caribbean Travel Retail channel, building a strong relationship with the brand and a deep understanding of its […]
Champagne Lanson to unveil landmark 2027 Wimbledon Anniversary program
Champagne Lanson will unveil an ambitious program of travel retail and consumer activations celebrating its partnership with Wimbledon at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes. Lanson will reveal its plans for 2027, marking its 50th year at The Championships, Wimbledon, where Lanson has been served since 1977. This milestone coincides with the […]
Heineken expands cruise training program with first ever U.S. rollout
Heineken Global Duty Free is expanding its award-winning training program and strengthening its presence in the cruise sector, aiming to train 2,500 cruise bar crew across Europe and, for the first time, the United States in 2026. The program is central to Heineken’s global quality commitment to ensure Heineken consumers enjoy the best possible experience […]
Imperial Brands celebrates 100 years of Davidoff cigarettes and welcomes new GTR General Manager
Imperial Brands will mark the 100th anniversary of Davidoff cigarettes in Cannes, and introduce Chris Street as its new General Manager, Global Travel Retail, Rizla & Nordics (GTR&N). Featuring Davidoff cigarettes’ centenary as the centerpiece of its presence at stand Golden Village GO6, Imperial Brands will celebrate the brand’s heritage, craftsmanship and quality while reinforcing […]
Peace Arch Duty Free operator calls on government to remove liquor tariff on British Columbia duty free stores
Peace Arch Duty Free Shop in British Columbia, Canada, is petitioning the B.C. government to level the playing field for border retailers by eliminating liquor tariffs on duty free stores, even as political disputes with the U.S. continue. In a statement sent to TMI by Peter Raju, President of Peace Arch Duty Free Shop Inc., Raju says […]
The Hershey Company unveils new identity to strengthen travel retail exclusive portfolio
The Hershey Company has unveiled a major transformation of its Travel Retail Exclusive portfolio, introducing a reimagined range designed specifically for the needs of today’s global traveler. Hershey’s Kisses and Nuggets are the first lines to debut the refreshed identity, launching in key Asia locations including Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airports from […]
Adora Flora City partners with Starboard to create a new benchmark in duty free shopping at sea
Starboard has announced a partnership with Adora Cruises to develop a duty free shopping experience aboard Adora Flora City, the second Chinese-built large cruise ship, ahead of its maiden voyage this November. Spanning more than 600 square meters, the Starboard-curated retail space will bring together nearly 100 Chinese and international brands across 12 categories, including […]
Gebr. Heinemann continues transition and realigns supervisory and executive boards as Gunnar Heinemann steps down
Gunnar Heinemann, chairman of the Gebr. Heinemann Supervisory Borad, has announced that he is stepping down from the board. He will be succeeded by his son, Max Heinemann, the fifth generation of the family to manage the business. Being called, “the next stage of a strategically planned generational transition,” the new roles will become effective […]
U.S. beauty industry posts solid 1H growth as fragrance and skincare lead across prestige and mass retail, Circana reports
The U.S. beauty industry continues to benefit from consumers’ willingness to shop across price tiers, selectively investing in products that deliver the strongest emotional and functional value, reports research firm Circana. Travel Markets Insider reports on the latest numbers, since the U.S. beauty market strongly impacts trends in travel retail throughout the region and the […]
TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026: a preview
Pre-registration for TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2026 closes on September 3, 2026. As the premiere event on the global duty free and travel retail calendar, it is where the industry gathers in Cannes, bringing together leading brands, retailers, transport operators, border stores and business partners from across the international market. Leading brands and newcomers […]
Travel retail data and insights expert Pi Insight introduces enhanced services and signals next phase of growth
Travel retail data and research provider Pi Insight has revealed an elevated suite of consultancy and information services. The UK-based firm, a long-term partner to leading industry associations including ETRC and TFWA, has also refreshed its branding with a bold new website and corporate logo. The company says that it plans a wave of free-to-air […]
