Representatives from the Frontier Duty Free Association (FDFA) released a report today, Feb. 13, showing that Canadian land border duty free stores are unable to compete with U.S. retailers due to unnecessary red tape, unfair regulations, and misapplied policies. The association is calling for urgent government action to level the playing field, remove the regulatory […]
Leading false eyelash brand Ardell to enter TR through Premier Global Trading
False eyelashes are a huge trend in the beauty industry and Elizabeth Taylor’s Premier Global Trading is now introducing Ardell Professional lashes, the leading lash brand in the world, to the duty free/travel retail channel around the world. This partnership aims to expand Ardell’s global presence, making its products more accessible to travelers and beauty enthusiasts. […]
IAADFS shares final session details for 2025 Summit
The International Association of Airport and Duty Free Stores (IAADFS) has shared details of the final two conference sessions taking place during the 2025 Summit of the Americas, March 8-11 in Miami, Florida. In addition to keynote speaker John Price, Managing Director of Americas Market Intelligence (AMI), who leads off the conference session program on […]
Campari Group GTR kicks off 360° Aperol takeover at Punta del Este International Airport, part of brand’s largest activation in South America
Campari Group Global Travel Retail (GTR), in collaboration with Avolta and Airports of Uruguay, has unveiled an immersive 360° omnichannel campaign for Aperol at Punta del Este International Airport. The initiative serves as the anchor for Aperol’s largest and most expansive activation in South America to date. The dynamic Punta del Este activation seamlessly integrates […]
HKG Duty Free secures 8-Year Duty Free contract at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
HKG Duty Free has been awarded an exclusive eight-year duty free retail contract at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Texas. This landmark agreement will allow HKG Duty Free to introduce its world-class shopping experience to travelers at one of the fastest-growing airports in the United States, says the company. HKG Duty Free will offer a […]
ARI unveils newly refurbished Edmonton Duty Free stores
ARI has unveiled the new look for Edmonton Duty Free, bringing an elevated travel retail experience to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Since opening in January 2024, significant refurbishments have been underway at the two stores, located in YEG’s Domestic-International Departures Lounge and YEG’s US Departures Lounge. ARI says that refreshing these stores signals the company’s […]
The Macallan launches latest Harmony Collection whisky in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil
The Macallan has unveiled the latest edition in the Harmony Collection, with two new whisky releases as part of the brand’s collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. Harmony Guardian Oak, created exclusively for global travel retail, launched on January 15, 2025 with a world-first activation at Singapore Changi Airport. This exclusive debut will be followed by pop-ups in Guangzhou […]
WEBB Banks Rebrands as Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Travel Retail Sales & Export Division
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has announced that WEBB Banks, its brokerage operations division servicing the Caribbean, Central and South America, will officially rebrand as Southern Glazer’s Travel Retail Sales & Export Division, effective February 1, 2025. This marks the latest milestone in Southern Glazer’s strategic expansion in these markets, as well as the travel […]
International Shoppes unveils first Guerlain Bee Concept in TR North America
French brand Guerlain (LVMH), in partnership with travel retailer International Shoppes, has revealed its new counter at New York John F. Kennedy (JKF), Terminal 1. The 16 square-meter (172-square-foot) counter, which reopened in July, 2024- has doubled in size compared to its previous iteration. It was redesigned using the brand’s latest retail design concept, inspired […]
Harding+ outlines retail strategies for success in Cruise Retail
Cruise retailer Harding+ has revealed three data backed strategies for driving brand success in 2025. Drawing on key insights from 30,000 onboard guest surveys, proven sales data, and its experience running 300 shops across 85 ships, Harding+ has identified several strategies to help both established cruise retail players and new entrants succeed. In broad strokes, […]
Top Brands acquires Mega Shopping store in Iquique, Chile
Top Brands has acquired Mega Shopping, a prominent store located in Iquique, Chile, from the Vierci Group. The store, which spans an impressive 1,200 square meters, offers a wide range of product categories, making it the largest and most important Duty Free shopping destination in the region, according to the company. It is the largest […]
Avolta opens new duty free store in Martinique
Avolta has unveiled a new Martinique Duty Free store at Fort-deFrance Airport (Martinique Aimé Césaire) in Martinique. The company announced the opening on LinkedIn. Avolta says that the new store showcases the company’s expertise in combining an international offer and a carefully curated local product selection to highlight the culture and unique heritage of Martinique.Local […]
Hudson names Lester Adams as Vice President of Business Development
Hudson has appointed Lester Adams as Vice President of Business Development for its business in the U.S. and Canada. With a career spanning over 25 years, Adams boasts diverse global experience in strategy, international business, franchising, licensing, and finance. In his new role within the company, Adams will play a crucial role in Hudson’s growth […]
SSP announces leadership change as Pat Murray appointed CEO of SSP America
SSP Group has announced the appointment of Pat Murray as the new Chief Executive Officer of SSP America with immediate effect. Murray succeeds Michael Svagdis, who is leaving to pursue a new opportunity outside the Group after a decade of strong leadership. SSP Group is a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel […]
Champagne Lanson appoints new Head of TR
Champagne Lanson announces the appointment of Marian Geoffroy as Head of Travel Retail, succeeding Albane Lussat. He will be based in Reims. Geoffroy brings over 20 years of retail and international market expertise, positioning Champagne Lanson for continued growth and success within the travel retail channel. He has been a key member of the Champagne […]