Avolta’s H1 2026 turnover and operating profit reached CHF 6,569m (US$8,616m) and CHF 441m (US$545.55m) respectively, while the Group generated CHF 207m (US$256m) Equity Free Cash Flow (EFCF), reflecting strong cash generation during Q2 2026. Avolta reconfirms its medium-term outlook. The Company stated that its diversified global platform supported a robust sales performance, with momentum […]
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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
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Breaking News: iShoppes-ARI partnership win JFK T4 duty free and specialty retail contracts
Harding+ names Jeremy Fennell as new CEO
Harding+ has announced the appointment of Jeremy Fennell as Chief Executive Officer with effect from October 1, 2026. Fennell succeeds Chris Matthews, who joined Harding+ in 2023, and who will continue working with the business as Executive Director, supporting the holding board. Fennell was most recently Group Chief Operating Officer at SSP Group plc, one […]
Suntory Global Spirits appoints Vanessa Widmann as Managing Director, Global Travel Retail, Middle East & Africa
Suntory Global Spirits has appointed Vanessa Widmann as Managing Director, Global Travel Retail (GTR), Middle East & Africa, effective September 1. Based in Singapore, Widmann will report to President International Carol Robert, as part of the International Leadership Team. She joins Suntory Global Spirits from Moët Hennessy, where she most recently served as Managing Director […]
Moët Hennessy Travel Retail launches Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition in GTR
Moët Hennessy Travel Retail has launched the newly unveiled Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition in global travel retail. Launched from May 4, 2026 in select travel retail locations globally, the limited-edition Highland single malt Scotch whisky is available in key international hubs. To support the launch, drive visibility and encourage stronger traveler engagement at key […]
m1nd-set research unveils generational differences in Global Travel Retail
Leading travel retail research agency m1nd-set has identified Millennials as the industry’s growth engine. Comprising approximately 40% of the traveler base across all regions, Millennials lead all age groups, with a global average spend of US$142 and a robust conversion rate of 67%. The research also highlights a contrast in shopper behavior between a tendency […]
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey enters European travel retail with Heinemann
Following strong growth in the Americas, Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail (PR GTR) is expanding Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey into Europe with Heinemann. The launch, which will see 1L bottles on shelf from July, represents a strategic step in the brand’s continued expansion. It brings the world’s first super-premium peanut butter flavored American whiskey to […]
Teremana Tequila celebrates National Tequila Day with a Mana Paloma
Teremana Tequila is celebrating National Tequila Day this month with a Mana Paloma cocktail in global travel retail. National Tequila Day is celebrated annually on July 24th. “Sharing the Mana is a beautiful philosophy which creates a standout offering in the tequila category,” says Mast-Jägermeister SE Marketing Director Global Travel Retail, Stephanie Cleary. “Global travel […]
CHANEL opens new boutique at Toronto Pearson
Avolta has opened a new standalone “Fragrance & Beauty” CHANEL boutique at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1. This new space is designed to offer travelers a luxurious, immersive, and highly personalized beauty experience within one of Canada’s most important international travel hubs. The boutique brings together the modernity and heritage of the House of CHANEL in a […]
Rebecca Mann joins The Bluedog Group’s Essential Communications in senior role
The Bluedog Group has appointed Rebecca Mann as Senior Account & Content Manager within its specialist PR division Essential Communications, following a successful period of freelance collaboration. The appointment is effective August 1, 2026. At Essential Communications, she will take on a central role in account leadership, content strategy and business development. The move further strengthens […]
Travel Blue calls for a GTR reset for the travel essentials category
Travel Blue is calling on the global travel retail industry (GTR) to reset its core category strategy, as a new generation of travelers reshapes purchasing behavior across airports worldwide. “Travel Essentials is the category that will drive the next era of airport retail growth and should now be recognized as one of the most important,” […]
Maker’s Mark launches Airport-exclusive Artist Series
Maker’s Mark has announced a global travel retail exclusive series featuring custom, city-inspired labels for its iconic Kentucky bourbon designed by acclaimed artist Alexandra Pacula. Available for a limited time in select airports, the bespoke Maker’s Mark bottles are inspired by destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney […]
Historic 200-year-old Neir’s Tavern opens at JFK Terminal 8
Neir’s Tavern, one of New York City’s oldest dining establishments, officially opened its newest location at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8 in June. Through a partnership with MERA, ASUR Airports, American Airlines, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the historic Queens institution is bringing nearly 200 years of local […]
Lindt launches LINDOR Pick & Mix concept in South America with London Supply
Lindt & Sprüngli Global Travel Retail is celebrating the opening of the first LINDOR Pick & Mix concept in South America with London Supply in Iguazú, Argentina. The company says the location was the ideal location to launch the concept in the region, bringing the experience to one of the region’s most unique travel retail […]
Hershey launches “Take Home the Cup” activation across GTR
The Hershey Company is bringing the excitement and energy of football fandom to airports around the world with the launch of its new ‘Take Home the Cup’ activation. The global travel retail campaign is designed to connect travelers with the Reese’s brand through exclusive packaging, engaging retail experiences and memorable moments of discovery. The campaign […]
Executive Retail Shops celebrates World Cup
Executive Retail Shops (ERS) has rolled out a bespoke World Cup-themed activation at Sheltair FBO, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, welcoming private aviation travelers to the airport in its signature style. The World Cup activation, which started on June 14 and runs until July 19, features a welcome cocktail and mini soccer games and interactive experiences. Arriving […]
